A Qualitative Analysis of a Digital Fall Prevention Exercise Program for Older Adults With Increased Fall Risk.

IF 2 3区 医学 Q2 GERONTOLOGY
Shannon Farrell, Nicole Bajdek, Mary Dishaw, Pamela Garabedian, Alisha Williams, Naomi Hachen, Rodrigo Valderrábano, Kieran F Reid, Nancy K Latham
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Falls are a common public health problem; one-third of individuals 65-years or older fall annually. A digitally delivered home exercise program could be an effective way to deliver fall prevention interventions to at-risk older adults. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences and perceptions of at-risk older adults enrolled in a 12-week digitally delivered home-based fall prevention exercise program. Semi-structured interviews (N = 16) were conducted by a user-experience specialist (75% female, age 77.3 years). Participants reported that the program increased exercise intensity and introduced new exercises, such as balance training. Participants highlighted the exercise physiologist motivational coach as a fundamental element of the program to support motivation and adherence. Recommendations for the exercise program included more variety of exercises, individualization of the exercise program, and live virtual interactions. This qualitative analysis provides insight into the acceptability of a digital fall prevention exercise intervention through participant feedback and perception.

数字预防跌倒运动项目对增加跌倒风险的老年人的定性分析。
跌倒是一个常见的公共卫生问题;65岁及以上的老年人中有三分之一每年都会跌倒。一个数字化的家庭锻炼项目可能是向有跌倒风险的老年人提供预防跌倒干预的有效途径。本研究的目的是探讨参加了为期12周的数字家庭预防跌倒运动项目的高危老年人的经历和看法。半结构化访谈(N = 16)由用户体验专家(75%为女性,年龄77.3岁)进行。参与者报告说,该计划增加了运动强度,并引入了新的运动,如平衡训练。参与者强调运动生理学家激励教练是支持动机和坚持的基本要素。对锻炼计划的建议包括更多种类的锻炼,个性化的锻炼计划,以及实时的虚拟互动。这一定性分析通过参与者的反馈和感知,深入了解了数字预防跌倒运动干预的可接受性。
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期刊介绍: The Journal of Applied Gerontology (JAG) is the official journal of the Southern Gerontological Society. It features articles that focus on research applications intended to improve the quality of life of older persons or to enhance our understanding of age-related issues that will eventually lead to such outcomes. We construe application broadly and encourage contributions across a range of applications toward those foci, including interventions, methodology, policy, and theory. Manuscripts from all disciplines represented in gerontology are welcome. Because the circulation and intended audience of JAG is global, contributions from international authors are encouraged.
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