TECHNOLOGY-BASED PHYSIO-FEEDBACK EXERCISE PROGRAM (PEER) TO PREVENT FALLS AND ENHANCE HEALTH EQUITY
2024
Exercise Program to Prevent Falls in Older Adults
Sample size: 97
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Thiamwong Ladda, Xie Rui, Lighthall Nichole, Loerzel Victoria, Park Joon-Hyuk, Stout Jeffrey
Primary Institution: University of Central Florida
Hypothesis
The PEER program will help low-income older adults shift from maladaptive to adaptive fall risk appraisal.
Conclusion
The PEER intervention resulted in a greater shift from maladaptive to adaptive fall risk appraisal compared to the control group.
Supporting Evidence
- 17.78% of participants in the PEER group had adaptive shifting compared to 13.46% in the control group.
- Up to 24.99% of the control group had maladaptive shifting compared to only 12.73% of the PEER group.
Takeaway
This study shows that an exercise program can help older adults feel safer and more confident about their balance, which can prevent falls.
Methodology
A clustered randomized control trial with an 8-week intervention focusing on balance and strength training.
Participant Demographics
Low-income older adults in Central Florida.
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