Falling Less in Kansas: Development of a Fall Risk Reduction Toolkit
Falls are a serious health risk for older adults. But for those living in rural and frontier areas of the USA, the risks are higher because of limited access to health care providers and resources. This study employed a community-based participatory research approach to develop a fall prevention too...
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doaj-3c4cd89d8b9a47bd8f1f19f16010bb6d2020-11-25T01:36:44ZengHindawi LimitedJournal of Aging Research2090-22122011-01-01201110.4061/2011/532079532079Falling Less in Kansas: Development of a Fall Risk Reduction ToolkitTeresa S. Radebaugh0Candace A. Bahner1Deborah Ballard-Reisch2Michael Epp3LaDonna S. Hale4Rich Hanley5Karen Kendrick6Michael E. Rogers7Nicole L. Rogers8Regional Institute on Aging, Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount Street, Wichita, KS 67260, USADepartment of Physical Therapy, Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount Street, Wichita, KS 67260, USAElliott School of Communication, Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount Street, Wichita, KS 67260, USAEnvision Vision Rehabilitation Center, 610 N. Main Street, Wichita, KS 67203, USADepartment of Physician Assistant, Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount Street, Wichita, KS 67260, USAHarvey County Department on Aging, 800 N. Main Street, Newton, KS 67114, USAEnvision Vision Rehabilitation Center, 610 N. Main Street, Wichita, KS 67203, USACenter for Physical Activity and Aging, Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount Street, Wichita, KS 67260, USAAging Studies, Department of Public Health Sciences, Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount Street, Wichita, KS 67260, USAFalls are a serious health risk for older adults. But for those living in rural and frontier areas of the USA, the risks are higher because of limited access to health care providers and resources. This study employed a community-based participatory research approach to develop a fall prevention toolkit to be used by residents of rural and frontier areas without the assistance of health care providers. Qualitative data were gathered from both key informant interviews and focus groups with a broad range of participants. Data analysis revealed that to be effective and accepted, the toolkit should be not only evidence based but also practical, low-cost, self-explanatory, and usable without the assistance of a health care provider. Materials must be engaging, visually interesting, empowering, sensitive to reading level, and appropriate for low-vision users. These findings should be useful to other researchers developing education and awareness materials for older adults in rural areas.http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/532079 |
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Teresa S. Radebaugh Candace A. Bahner Deborah Ballard-Reisch Michael Epp LaDonna S. Hale Rich Hanley Karen Kendrick Michael E. Rogers Nicole L. Rogers |
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Teresa S. Radebaugh Candace A. Bahner Deborah Ballard-Reisch Michael Epp LaDonna S. Hale Rich Hanley Karen Kendrick Michael E. Rogers Nicole L. Rogers Falling Less in Kansas: Development of a Fall Risk Reduction Toolkit Journal of Aging Research |
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Teresa S. Radebaugh Candace A. Bahner Deborah Ballard-Reisch Michael Epp LaDonna S. Hale Rich Hanley Karen Kendrick Michael E. Rogers Nicole L. Rogers |
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Falling Less in Kansas: Development of a Fall Risk Reduction Toolkit |
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Falling Less in Kansas: Development of a Fall Risk Reduction Toolkit |
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Journal of Aging Research |
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Falls are a serious health risk for older adults. But for those living in rural and frontier areas of the USA, the risks are higher because of limited access to health care providers and resources. This study employed a community-based participatory research approach to develop a fall prevention toolkit to be used by residents of rural and frontier areas without the assistance of health care providers. Qualitative data were gathered from both key informant interviews and focus groups with a broad range of participants. Data analysis revealed that to be effective and accepted, the toolkit should be not only evidence based but also practical, low-cost, self-explanatory, and usable without the assistance of a health care provider. Materials must be engaging, visually interesting, empowering, sensitive to reading level, and appropriate for low-vision users. These findings should be useful to other researchers developing education and awareness materials for older adults in rural areas. |
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