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Prev Chronic Dis
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Ory, Marcia G. ; Smith, Matthew Lee ; Wade, Angie ; Mounce, Chelsea ; Wilson, Ashley ; ... More +
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Description:
Introduction

Falls are a public health problem for the growing population of older adults. We describe a statewide effort to implement and disseminate A Matter of Balance/Volunteer Lay Leader model, an evidence-based fall-prevention program.

Methods

We analyzed 2 secondary databases: 1) a centralized administrative data set to document implementation processes and structures for delivering the program and 2) a common set of outcome measures for assessing the effect of the program on older Texans. We used multivariate analyses to examine changes on key outcome variables, controlling for major covariates.

Results

From 2007 through 2009, we reached 3,092 older Texas residents. Program capacity was built by certifying 98 master trainers and 402 lay leaders and delivering the program in 227 classes through the Area Agency on Aging network. Immediate outcome results were positive, which indicates a pathway to promote more successful aging: 1) increases in falls efficacy, 2) improvements in overall physical activity levels, and 3) reductions in interference with everyday normal routines.

Conclusion

Widespread dissemination of a program to prevent falls can promote active aging among people who would otherwise be at risk for a downward cycle of health and functionality. Creating partnerships among different delivery sectors is needed for building community infrastructure to enhance the health of older adults.


Subjects:
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Accidental Falls Accident Prevention Aged Female Humans Male Middle Aged Original Research Public Health
Source:
Prev Chronic Dis. 7(6).
Pubmed ID:
20950537
Pubmed Central ID:
PMC2995605
Document Type:
Journal Article
Funding:
5U48 DP000045/DP/NCCDPHP CDC HHS/United States
Place as Subject:
Texas
Location:
North America
Collection(s):
Preventing Chronic Disease
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https://stacks.cdc.gov/view/cdc/20525/cdc_20525_DS1.pdf
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