TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2021//
TI  - A feasibility study of multi-component fall prevention for homebound older adults facilitated by lay coaches and using a tablet-based, gamified exercise application
JO  - Journal of applied gerontology
A1  - Choi, Namkee G.
A1  - Stanmore, Emma
A1  - Caamano, Julieta
A1  - Vences, Kelly
A1  - Gell, Nancy M.
SP  - ePub
EP  - ePub
VL  - ePub
IS  - ePub
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0733-4648
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0733464821991024
ID  - ref1
ER  -