Does Participation in a Fall Preparedness Program Improve Fall Efficacy Among Older Adults
Youngstown State University
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if a fall preparedness program can reduce the fear of falling in older adults and subsequently improve their function and reduce falls with injury. Participants will perform baseline measures 4 weeks before intervention and again at the start of intervention. They will perform a 12-week intervention and then complete outcome measures again at the conclusion of the program.
Description
A. Methods and Procedures 1. Introduction Falls are a major concern with the growing older adult population in the US1. Falls lead to injury, reduced quality of life (QOL), fear of falling (FoF), institutionalization, morbidity, and mortality1. Many evidence-based programs exist to prevent falls, however the number of falls continues to rise1,2. There are no current programs that utilize the use of floor transfers and fall landing strategies to reduce the fear of falling in older adults. 2. Background i. According to the CDC, falls are a leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries in older…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 60–105 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults age 60 and up * able to participate in exercise program Exclusion criteria: * Adults age \<60 year old * severe medical condition that prohibits the ability to participate in an exercise program * 6CIT score that indicates severely impaired cognition. Severe medical conditions will be screed by a licensed Physical Therapist. Under the Ohio Practice Act, physical therapists in Ohio are permitted to differently diagnosis. The class participants will be community-dwelling older adults who are less likely to come to participate in an exercise class if they have any…
Interventions
- OtherFall Preparedness Exercise Class
The class will be held bi-weekly at two different locations. To ensure consistency across groups, the instructor(s) will adhere to a standardized class outline. Exercise modifications will be provided as necessary to adjust the intensity, ensuring all participants can follow the program.
Locations (2)
- YMCABoardman, Ohio
- Youngstown State UniversityYoungstown, Ohio