FALL PREVENTION

This study tested a nurse-led home program to help older adults at high risk of falling. 82 seniors aged 65+ took part. The program focused on exercise, safety checks, and education to reduce falls and improve balance and quality of life.

This study looked at how a year-long exercise program affects physical abilities in healthy women over 65. The program included aerobic, strength, balance, and flexibility exercises. Tests showed that participants improved their balance and functional movement, which may help pre…

This study looked at whether adding extra strength training to the Otago Exercise Program (a proven balance program) helps older adults improve their balance and feel more confident about not falling. 28 adults aged 60 and older took part in an 8-week program. The goal was to see…

This study tested a fall prevention education program for people who had a stroke more than six months ago. The program was based on the Health Belief Model and included two in-person sessions over six weeks. Researchers compared the program to usual care in 44 participants to se…

This study brought together care home residents, staff, and healthcare experts to create a practical plan for preventing falls. Over 18 months, 31 participants worked in workshops to design a model and a way to measure its success. The goal is to make falls management easier and …

This study tested a digital balance assessment that uses gamification (like animated avatars and progress bars) to make balance testing more engaging for older adults. 40 community-dwelling seniors participated in two phases: first to see if the digital test matched a clinician's…