Bridging the gap between research-based knowledge and clinical practice: a qualitative examination of patients and physiotherapists' views on the Otago exercise Programme.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Falls and fall-related injuries exacerbate the health problems of older adults, and they are a public health concern. Despite an abundance of research, the implementation of evidence-based fall prevention programs has been slow and limited, additionally and these programs have not reduced the incidence of falling. Therefore, the primary objective of the present study was to examine patients and physiotherapists' views on the factors that influence the implementation of the community- and evidence-based Otago Exercise Programme for fall prevention. METHODS:We conducted eight in-depth interviews with physiotherapists and patients, and a focus group interview with 12 physiotherapists and authority figures who represented local hospitals and municipalities. The resultant qualitative

SUBMITTER: Worum H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6805671 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature