@article{ref1,
title="Adding self-management of chronic conditions to fall prevention: a feasibility study",
journal="Australasian journal on ageing",
year="2016",
author="Wurzer, Birgit Maria and Waters, Debra Lynn and Robertson, Linda and Hale, Beatrice and Hale, Leigh Anne",
volume="36",
number="1",
pages="E23-E25",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: Assess feasibility and impact of adding a long-term condition self-management program (Living a Healthy Life, LHL) into Steady as You Go (SAYGO) fall prevention exercise classes. <br><br>METHOD: Four-day LHL leader training workshop to deliver six weekly program. Focus groups explored feasibility and acceptability. Chronic disease self-efficacy, balance confidence, health behaviours and status were measured at 6 weeks, 3, 6 and 12 months. <br><br>RESULTS: Four leaders and 17 participants volunteered. Focus groups revealed that becoming a leader was considered stressful. Participants valued discussions about managing health, strategies for better communication with doctors, keeping track of medications, action plans and nutrition labels. Between 6-week and 12-month follow-up, self-rated health increased. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Although participants valued LHL information, the low participation rates, time commitment and stress of becoming a leader and leading classes suggest that adding LHL to other fall prevention programs will need further consideration around integration of the programs.<br><br>© 2016 AJA Inc.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1440-6381",
doi="10.1111/ajag.12356",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ajag.12356"
}