ERIC Number: EJ907548
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010-Dec
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A Randomized Trial of a Multifaceted Intervention to Reduce Falls among Community-Dwelling Adults
Fox, Patrick J.; Vazquez, Laurie; Tonner, Chris; Stevens, Judy A.; Fineman, Norman; Ross, Leslie K.
Health Education & Behavior, v37 n6 p831-848 Dec 2010
Using a randomized controlled trial, we tested the efficacy of a fall prevention intervention to reduce falls among adults in a community-based health promotion program. Adults aged 65 and older within two counties were recruited (control n = 257; intervention n = 286). After 12 months, there was a significant decrease in the number of falls in both groups (odds ratio = 0.45, p less than 0.04), but the time by group membership interaction was not significant (chi[superscript 2] = 0.15, p less than 0.69). Multivariate analysis did not find significant differences between the control and intervention groups for physical function as measured by a balance test or a sitting/standing test. Further research is needed on effective methods to deliver multifaceted fall interventions to older adults who are already being served by community health promotion programs. (Contains 3 tables and 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Group Membership, Intervention, Health Promotion, Public Health, Multivariate Analysis, Risk, Older Adults, Accident Prevention, Program Effectiveness, Program Evaluation, Program Implementation, Community Programs
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