Preventing falls among older fallers: study protocol for a two-phase pilot study of the multicomponent LIVE LiFE program

Preventing falls among older fallers: study protocol for a two-phase pilot study of the multicomponent LIVE LiFE program

Abstract Background Falls reflect sentinel events in older adults, with significant negative consequences. Although fall risk factors have been identified as intrinsic (e.g., muscle weakness, balance problems) and extrinsic (e.g., home hazards), most prevention programs target only intrinsic factors...

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Main Authors: Marianne Granbom, Lindy Clemson, Laken Roberts, Melissa D. Hladek, Safiyyah M. Okoye, Minhui Liu, Cynthia Felix, David L. Roth, Laura N. Gitlin, Sarah Szanton
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Older adults
Prevention
Lifestyle-integrated exercise
Occupational therapy
Community-dwelling
Near falls
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-018-3114-5

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