The design and implementation of a theory-based interdisciplinary falls prevention pilot program for community dwelling older adults

Authors

  • Jennifer L. Tripken, EdD
  • Cathy S. Elrod, PhD
  • Susan Bills, MSc

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47779/ajhs.2017.79

Keywords:

Falls Prevention, Self-Efficacy, Older Adults

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to describe the development of an interdisciplinary community-
based falls prevention program that integrated self-efficacy theory and to evaluate its impact on awareness
of fall risk factors and self-efficacy to engage in behaviors that reduce fall risk. Twenty-three community
dwelling older adults participated in a five-week falls prevention program held at a community center
in a large metropolitan county in the Mid-Atlantic. Positive improvements were demonstrated across all
outcome measures. Our findings indicate that a theory-based interdisciplinary falls prevention program
increased self-efficacy and awareness of falls risk factors in older adults.

Published

2017-10-01

How to Cite

Tripken, J. L., Elrod, C. S., & Bills, S. (2017). The design and implementation of a theory-based interdisciplinary falls prevention pilot program for community dwelling older adults. American Journal of Health Studies, 32(4). https://doi.org/10.47779/ajhs.2017.79