Citation

van Duijnhoven HJ, de Kam D, Hellebrand W, Smulders E, Geurts ACH, Weerdesteyn V. Stroke Res. Treat. 2012; 2012: 407693.

Affiliation

Department of Rehabilitation, Nijmegen Centre for Evidence Based Practice, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, P.O. Box 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Hindawi Publishing)

DOI

10.1155/2012/407693

PMID

22195292

PMCID

PMC3236349

Abstract

Falls are a common complication after stroke, with balance and gait deficits being the most important risk factors. Taking into account the specific needs and capacities of people with stroke, we developed the FALLS program (FALL prevention after Stroke), based on the "Nijmegen falls prevention program" (a proven-effective 5-week exercise program designed for community-dwelling elderly people). The program was tested in twelve community-dwelling persons with stroke, and a process evaluation was conducted with patients, trainers, health care professionals, and managers. The FALLS program was considered suitable and feasible by people with stroke in the study and relevant health care professionals, and recommendations for implementation in clinical practice have been suggested.

Language: en