@article{ref1,
title="Evaluation of a falls prevention program for independent elderly",
journal="American journal of health behavior",
year="2004",
author="Casteel, Carri H. and Peek-Asa, Corinne L. and Lacsamana, Caroline and Vazquez, Laurie and Kraus, Jess Frank",
volume="28",
number="Suppl 1",
pages="S51-S60",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of an older adult falls-prevention program and describe compliance with the program. METHODS: The No More Falls! program was evaluated by comparing outcomes of program participants and nonparticipants from the same health care system and by comparing outcomes in pre- and postintervention periods. RESULTS: Program participants were 20% less likely to fall than nonparticipants. Falls during the year after program participation decreased 53%, compared with a 21% decline among nonparticipants. Compliance was positively associated with program effectiveness. CONCLUSION: These findings suggest that the No More Falls! program was successful in reducing falls among older adults.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1087-3244",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}