@article{ref1,
title="A feasibility study of multi-component fall prevention for homebound older adults facilitated by lay coaches and using a tablet-based, gamified exercise application",
journal="Journal of applied gerontology",
year="2021",
author="Choi, Namkee G. and Stanmore, Emma and Caamano, Julieta and Vences, Kelly and Gell, Nancy M.",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="Although homebound older adults face high risk for falls, they are unable to utilize community-based fall prevention programs due to their mobility limitations. In this article, we report a feasibility study of a four-session, multicomponent fall prevention program for low-income homebound older adults using pre, post, mixed-method design. The manualized program was delivered by lay coaches who were trained and supervised by a physical therapist. The program also used an iPad-based gamified strength and balance exercise app (called KOKU) that was operable without the need to connect to the internet. Participants (N = 28) in this study were highly receptive to the program and approved all components: psychoeducation, the KOKU app, home-safety checks, safe ambulation training, and medication review. The study showed that a brief, multi-component fall prevention program for homebound older adults is feasible and acceptable. Further research is needed to evaluate its effectiveness.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0733-4648",
doi="10.1177/0733464821991024",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0733464821991024"
}