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| Older people's views of falls-prevention interventions in six European countries | | Author(s) | Lucy Yardley, Felicity L Bishop, Nina Beyer |
| Journal title | The Gerontologist, vol 46, no 5, October 2006 |
| Pages | pp 650-660 |
| Source | http://www.geron.org |
| Keywords | Falls ; Preventative medicine ; Attitude ; Participation ; Comparison ; Denmark ; Netherlands ; Germany ; Greece ; Switzerland ; United Kingdom. |
| Annotation | The factors common to a variety of populations and settings that may promote or inhibit uptake and adherence to falls-related interventions were identified in semi-structured interviews with 69 people aged 68-98 in Denmark, the Netherlands, Germany, Greece, Switzerland and the UK. The sample was selected to include those whose participation experiences were very different. All were asked about interventions that included strength and balance training. Attitudes were similar in all countries and all contexts. People were motivated to participate in strength and balance training by a wide range of perceived benefits (interest and enjoyment, improved health, mood, and independence) and not just reduction of falling risk. Participation also was encouraged by a personal invitation from a health practitioner and social approval from family and friends. Barriers to participation included denial of falling risk, the belief that no additional falls prevention measures were necessary, practical barriers to attendance at groups (e.g. transport, effort and cost), and dislike of group activities. Because many older people reject the idea that they are at risk of falling, the uptake of strength and balance training programmes may be promoted more effectively by maximising and emphasising their multiple positive health benefits for health and well-being. A personal invitation from a health professional to participate is important, and it may also be helpful to provide home-based courses for those who dislike of find it difficult to attend groups. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-070109230 A |
| Classmark | OLF: LK2: DP: TMB: 48: 76K: 76H: 767: 76X: 76C: 8 |
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