@article{ref1,
title="App-based strength and balance self-test in older adults: an exploratory study from a user perspective",
journal="BMC research notes",
year="2021",
author="Arkkukangas, Marina",
volume="14",
number="1",
pages="e379-e379",
abstract="OBJECTIVES: Falls are a common problem, especially in the older population. The number of older adults aged over 65 years is increasing globally, leading to a major challenge in providing effective fall prevention interventions to older adults requiring such interventions. This study aimed to explore the usability of an app-based strength and balance self-tests in a small sample of four older adults. This study is a side product of another project. <br><br>RESULTS: The results from this study indicated that self-test of strength and balance by using a smartphone application is a challenge for older adults. Basic test measures, such as start and stop and counts of sit-to-stand, were difficult to self-administer. However, from a user perspective, the possibility of independently performing these measures was considered important and needed to be further developed and evaluated in future studies.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1756-0500",
doi="10.1186/s13104-021-05792-5",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13104-021-05792-5"
}