ArticleJournal of the American Geriatrics Society2025
Examining Factors Influencing Older Adult Engagement in Fall Prevention: A Comparative Analysis Among Stakeholders.
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- Virtual Reality-Based Rehabilitation to Improve Mobility and Prevent Falls in Older People With Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: Evidence Synthesis and Development of a Geriatric-Specific Framework.Journal of nursing scholarship : an official publication of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing · 2026Pooled it
- Design considerations for technology-assisted fall-resisting skills training trials in older adults: A pilot and feasibility study.PloS one · 2026Trial
- Evaluating the Association of a Self-Guided, Asynchronous, Balance Exercise Application on Fall-Related Injuries.Journal of the American Geriatrics Society · 2026Article
- Implementing a Falls Conversation Package in General Practice: A Service Evaluation.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- A Multidomain Longitudinal Analysis of Frailty, Functional Limitation, Balance and Falls in Older Adults.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Improving Follow-Up After Fall Risk Screening: A Quality Improvement Initiative in Primary Care After the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit.Journal of the American Geriatrics Society · 2026Article
- The Association Between Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and the Risks of Falls and Osteoporosis: A Cohort Study in the UK Biobank.International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease · 2026Article
- A qualitative study on the vulnerability factors of unintentional injuries among children aged 3-12 in Guizhou Province, China, based on the social-ecological model.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Floor-Hugging intervention: findings from an exploratory study of a novel floor-exposure and post-fall contingency program.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2026Article
- Perceptions of Fall Prevention and Engagement in Social Prescribing Activities Among Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study in Portugal.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundFalls are a leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older adults in the United States with significant consequences for health, mobility, and independence. Understanding what barriers influence older adult engagement is essential to facilitating uptake of evidence-based interventions to prevent falls and fall-related injuries.
methodsSemi-structured focus groups were held with 59 participants in three stakeholder groups: (1) community-dwelling older adults, (2) caregivers of older adults, and (3) healthcare providers who engage with older adults. Themes that emerged were categorized by the stakeholder group that identified them and evaluated using the social-ecological model and assigned to a level within that framework (individual, interpersonal, community, or societal).
resultsBarriers identified to older adult participation in fall prevention activities had the most themes emerge at the individual-level, which included denial; discomfort avoidance; fear of being a burden; pride; and self-perception. Interpersonal-level themes were the normalization of falls; healthcare provider attitude, behavior, and practices; social support; and well-intentioned family. Finally, the themes observed at the community level included cost; lack of education and awareness; limited healthcare resources; lack of transportation; and healthcare system timing and weaknesses. Some themes were identified across all stakeholder types, while others were recognized by only one or two. The only theme at the societal level was age-related stigma.
conclusionsThese findings demonstrate a variety of barriers across stakeholder types and provide valuable insights for developing strategies to effectively promote older adult participation in fall prevention activities to reduce falls and enhance healthy aging.
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