scholarly journals A combined physical activity and fall prevention intervention improved mobility-related goal attainment but not physical activity in older adults: a randomised trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana S Oliveira ◽  
Catherine Sherrington ◽  
Serene S Paul ◽  
Elisabeth Ramsay ◽  
Kathryn Chamberlain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Fall Prevention ◽  
Goal Attainment ◽  
Randomised Trial ◽  
Prevention Intervention ◽  
Fall Prevention Intervention

Stepping On: Cancer Edition: A fall-prevention intervention adapted for older adults with cancer.

2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e22020-e22020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanya Marya Wildes ◽  
Theresa Cordner ◽  
Brittany Depp ◽  
Tamara Coyne ◽  
Jan Hungerford ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Fall Prevention ◽  
Prevention Intervention ◽  
Fall Prevention Intervention

Effectiveness of the fall prevention intervention in older adults with arterial hypertension: randomized clinical trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-32
Author(s):  
Francisca Valuzia Guedes Guerra ◽  
Rafaella Pessoa Moreira ◽  
Glauciano de Oliveira Ferreira ◽  
Janiel Ferreira Felício ◽  
Tahissa Frota Cavalcante ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Arterial Hypertension ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Fall Prevention ◽  
Prevention Intervention ◽  
Fall Prevention Intervention

scholarly journals The (cost-)effectiveness of an implemented fall prevention intervention on falls and fall-related injuries among community-dwelling older adults with an increased risk of falls: protocol for the in balance randomized controlled trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maaike van Gameren ◽  
Daniël Bossen ◽  
Judith E. Bosmans ◽  
Bart Visser ◽  
Sanne W. T. Frazer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Fall Prevention ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Prevention Intervention ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Risk Of Falls ◽  
Fall Prevention Intervention

Abstract Background Falls and fall-related injuries among older adults are a serious threat to the quality of life and result in high healthcare and societal costs. Despite evidence that falls can be prevented by fall prevention programmes, practical barriers may challenge the implementation of these programmes. In this study, we will investigate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of In Balance, a fourteen-week, low-cost group fall prevention intervention, that is widely implemented in community-dwelling older adults with an increased fall risk in the Netherlands. Moreover, we will be the first to include cost-effectiveness for this intervention. Based on previous evidence of the In Balance intervention in pre-frail older adults, we expect this intervention to be (cost-)effective after implementation-related adjustments on the target population and duration of the intervention. Methods This study is a single-blinded, multicenter randomized controlled trial. The target sample will consist of 256 community-dwelling non-frail and pre-frail adults of 65 years or older with an increased risk of falls. The intervention group receives the In Balance intervention as it is currently widely implemented in Dutch healthcare, which includes an educational component and physical exercises. The physical exercises are based on Tai Chi principles and focus on balance and strength. The control group receives general written physical activity recommendations. Primary outcomes are the number of falls and fall-related injuries over 12 months follow-up. Secondary outcomes consist of physical performance measures, physical activity, confidence, health status, quality of life, process evaluation and societal costs. Mixed model analyses will be conducted for both primary and secondary outcomes and will be stratified for non-frail and pre-frail adults. Discussion This trial will provide insight into the clinical and societal impact of an implemented Dutch fall prevention intervention and will have major benefits for older adults, society and health insurance companies. In addition, results of this study will inform healthcare professionals and policy makers about timely and (cost-)effective prevention of falls in older adults. Trial registration Netherlands Trial Register: NL9248 (registered February 13, 2021).

scholarly journals The Impact of Weather and Seasons on Falls and Physical Activity among Older Adults with Glaucoma: A Longitudinal Prospective Cohort Study

Sensors ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (10) ◽  
pp. 3415
Author(s):  
Hursuong Vongsachang ◽  
Aleksandra Mihailovic ◽  
Jian-Yu E ◽  
David S. Friedman ◽  
Sheila K. West ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Fall Prevention ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Activity Promotion ◽  
Injurious Fall ◽  
Multivariable Regression ◽  
Multivariable Regression Models ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Understanding periods of the year associated with higher risk for falling and less physical activity may guide fall prevention and activity promotion for older adults. We examined the relationship between weather and seasons on falls and physical activity in a three-year cohort of older adults with glaucoma. Participants recorded falls information via monthly calendars and participated in four one-week accelerometer trials (baseline and per study year). Across 240 participants, there were 406 falls recorded over 7569 person-months, of which 163 were injurious (40%). In separate multivariable regression models incorporating generalized estimating equations, temperature, precipitation, and seasons were not significantly associated with the odds of falling, average daily steps, or average daily active minutes. However, every 10 °C increase in average daily temperature was associated with 24% higher odds of a fall being injurious, as opposed to non-injurious (p = 0.04). The odds of an injurious fall occurring outdoors, as opposed to indoors, were greater with higher average temperatures (OR per 10 °C = 1.46, p = 0.03) and with the summer season (OR = 2.69 vs. winter, p = 0.03). Falls and physical activity should be understood as year-round issues for older adults, although the likelihood of injury and the location of fall-related injuries may change with warmer season and temperatures.

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