Personal preferences of participation in fall prevention programmes: a descriptive study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Participation in fall prevention programmes is associated with lower risk of injurious falls among older adults. However participation rates in fall prevention interventions are low. The limited participation in fall prevention might increase with a preference based approach. Therefore, the aims of this study are to a) determine the personal preferences of older adults regarding fall prevention and b) explore the association between personal preferences and participation.

Methods

We assessed the personal preferences of older adults and the association between their preferences, chosen programme and participation level. Nine different programmes, with a focus on those best matching their personal preferences, were offered to participants. Twelve weeks after the sta

SUBMITTER: Barmentloo LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7254764 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature