Co-designing a technology-enhanced fall-prevention program for community-dwelling older adults: a qualitative pre-implementation study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The growing aging population creates an accentuated demand for care, especially in New Brunswick, which is one of Canada's provinces with the oldest population. In New Brunswick, an average of eight seniors are admitted to the hospital daily due to fall-related injuries, highlighting the urgent need for fall prevention programs. Thus, the current study explored the barriers and facilitators associated with participation in a fall prevention program using physical activity and technology amongst seniors, healthcare providers and managers in New Brunswick. The goal of this study is to inform the creation of a fall prevention physical activity program that incorporates technology.

Methods

A total of 34 participants participated in this pre-implementation qualitative

SUBMITTER: Frenette J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12911073 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature