Dissemination of an evidence-based program to reduce fear of falling, South Carolina, 2006-2009

Falls among older adults are a serious public health issue, and fear of falling can limit mobility, which in turn increases fall risk. A Matter of Balance/Volunteer Lay Leader Model is an evidence-based program designed to address fear of falling. The objective of this study was to describe implemen...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Preventing chronic disease 2012-05, Vol.9, p.E103
Hauptverfasser:	Ullmann, Gerhild, Williams, Harriet G, Plass, Cora F
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Accidental Falls - prevention & control Accidental Falls - statistics & numerical data Aged Aged, 80 and over Appalachian Region - epidemiology Black or African American Black People - psychology Black People - statistics & numerical data Checklist CME Activity Evidence-Based Practice Fear - psychology Female Geriatric Assessment - methods Health Plan Implementation Humans Information Dissemination Locomotion - physiology Male Marital Status Medically Underserved Area Patient Education as Topic Postural Balance - physiology Program Evaluation Social Class South Carolina - epidemiology Surveys and Questionnaires White People - psychology White People - statistics & numerical data
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