@article{ref1,
title="Development of a Community-Based Fall Prevention Program: Stay in Balance",
journal="Journal of physical activity and health",
year="2011",
author="Williams, Harriet G. and Ullmann, Gerhild",
volume="9",
number="4",
pages="571-580",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Falls and fall-related injuries are critical issues for older adults; evidence indicates that multidimensional interventions that address modifiable risk factors can be successful in reducing falls. Few evidence-based fall prevention interventions exist due, in part, to complex issues associated with development and implementation. There is a need for a variety of such programs from which older adults may choose. We describe steps, outcomes, issues involved in developing/implementing an evidenced-based fall prevention program in community settings. METHODS: The Stay In Balance program (SIB), developed by a team of professionals, local service providers and active older adults, was carried out with total of 135 older adults in several steps: developing objectives and program content, laboratory-based randomized controlled trial (RCT), pilot program in the community, community-based RCT, and implementation at two community sites. RESULTS: Each step in development provided useful and different insights into needed changes in program content, equipment, support materials, training, and appropriate outcome measures. CONCLUSION: Development of an evidenced-base fall prevention program requires a long term commitment on the part of all partners, University personnel, local service providers, older adult participants; funding is also critical.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1543-3080",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}