"Pisando Fuerte": an evidence-based falls prevention program for Hispanic/Latinos older adults: results of an implementation trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We previously developed Pisando Fuerte (PF), a linguistically and culturally appropriate version of "Stepping On", an evidence-based fall prevention program building on self-efficacy and adult learning principles. The purpose of this study is to describe the implementation of PF at two community organizations in Wisconsin.

Methods

PF consisted of 2 h sessions delivered in Spanish over the course of 8 weeks by two trained leaders, at two community sites in Wisconsin. Participants identified strategies for falls prevention and practiced progressive balance and strength exercises. The RE-AIM framework guided the mixed-methods evaluation. Falls Behavioral Risk Scale (FaB) (Outcomes), and uptake of protective behaviors (Individual Maintenance) were evaluated 6 months a

SUBMITTER: Mora Pinzon M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6751582 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature