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Evidence-Based Community Fall Prevention Programs at Senior Centers Near 10 US Academic Centers.
Corey Hamel1, Natan Hekmatjah2, Ben Hakakian2
1Florida International University, Miami, Florida.
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
|May 4, 2019
Summary
Many senior centers do not offer fall prevention programs. Opportunities exist to increase access to evidence-based community fall prevention programs (EBCFPPs) in senior centers to reduce fall risk.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Preventive Medicine
Background:
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends evidence-based community fall prevention programs (EBCFPPs) for at-risk individuals.
- EBCFPPs are frequently provided in senior centers (SCs).
- This study provides the first independent assessment of EBCFPP availability in SCs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the availability and diversity of EBCFPPs offered in senior centers.
- To identify factors associated with the number and types of EBCFPPs available.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted, examining four types of EBCFPPs.
- Data were collected from senior centers within a 25-mile radius of 10 US academic centers.
- The number and types of EBCFPPs offered were the primary measurements.
Main Results:
- Out of 249 sampled SCs, 35% offered no EBCFPPs, and 54% offered at least one.
- Tai Chi was the most common program (59.8%), while others like A Matter of Balance (8.9%) and Stepping On (8.0%) were less frequent.
- The number of local SCs was associated with a greater quantity of EBCFPPs, but not diversity.
Conclusions:
- A substantial proportion of senior centers do not offer any fall prevention programs.
- Few senior centers provide a diverse range of EBCFPPs.
- There are opportunities to enhance the accessibility of EBCFPPs within senior centers.
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