"It's all about the money": an interpretive description of embedding physical therapy-led falls prevention group exercise in long-term care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Falls prevention interventions are effective for community dwelling older adults however, the same cannot be said for older adults living in long-term care (LTC). The Staying UpRight (SUp) randomized controlled trial was designed to test the effectiveness of a progressive strength and balance group exercise program delivered to LTC residents. This paper explores the factors impacting LTC providers' decisions to continue the program on completion of the funded trial period.

Methods

A qualitative study using an Interpretive Description approach. Semi-structured interviews and focus groups were conducted with 15 LTC staff involved in the randomized controlled trial. Data were analysed using conventional content analysis.

Results

Practice change occurred follow

SUBMITTER: Binns E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9832407 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature