Study protocol: process and outcome evaluation of the Walk with Ease program for fall prevention.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Falls are the leading cause of injury related morbidity and mortality in older adults. Primary and secondary prevention strategies that address modifiable risk factors are critically important to reduce the number of falls and fall related injuries. A number of evidence-based fall prevention programs are available, but few offer potential for broad dissemination and public health impact due to implementation barriers, such as a need for trained program leaders and clinicians.

Methods

The study will use a randomized controlled trial design to evaluate incorporating physical therapy exercises (primary prevention strategy) within an existing intervention called Walk with Ease. While Walk with Ease has an established evidence-base related to the management of arthriti

SUBMITTER: Lamoureux NR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11438277 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature