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Can Peer Education Improve Beliefs, Knowledge, Motivation And Intention To Engage In Falls Prevention Amongst Community-Dwelling Older Adults?, Linda Khong, Richard G. Berlach, Keith D. Hill, Anne-Marie Hill
Can Peer Education Improve Beliefs, Knowledge, Motivation And Intention To Engage In Falls Prevention Amongst Community-Dwelling Older Adults?, Linda Khong, Richard G. Berlach, Keith D. Hill, Anne-Marie Hill
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The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of delivering a contemporary peer-led falls prevention education presentation on community-dwelling older adults’ beliefs, knowledge, motivation and intention to engage in falls prevention strategies. A two-group quasi-experimental pre-test–post-test study using a convenience sample was conducted. A new falls prevention training package for peer educators was developed, drawing on contemporary adult learning and behaviour change principles. A 1-h presentation was delivered to community-dwelling older adults by peer educators trained with the new package (intervention group). Control group participants received an existing, 1-h falls prevention presentation by trained peer educators who had …
How Older Adults Would Like Falls Prevention Information Delivered: Fresh Insights From A World Cafe Forum, Linda Khong, Caroline Bulsara, Keith D. Hill, Anne-Marie Hill
How Older Adults Would Like Falls Prevention Information Delivered: Fresh Insights From A World Cafe Forum, Linda Khong, Caroline Bulsara, Keith D. Hill, Anne-Marie Hill
IHR Papers and Journal Articles
Translation of falls prevention evidence into practice is problematic. Understanding older adults’ views about falls prevention information could enhance delivery of falls prevention, resulting in better engagement and uptake of recommended activities. The aim of this study was to examine the views and preferences of community-dwelling older adults about seeking and receiving falls prevention information. A community forum using a modified World Café approach was conducted. Participants discussed five topic areas in small groups, under the guidance of table facilitators. Perspectives were captured on paper. Thematic analysis was conducted to identify factors that influence participants’ engagement and uptake of information. …