Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 12, 2025
09:19
Community-based Adapted Tango Dancing for Individuals with Parkinson's Disease and Older Adults
Published on: December 9, 2014
25.6K
Adoption, Implementation, and Maintenance of Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs
Gardenia A Juarez1, Jennifer Tripken2, Subashan Perera3
1Department of Physical Therapy, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Summary
This study examined evidence-based falls prevention programs (EBFPPs) adoption and maintenance among Administration for Community Living (ACL) Grantees. Senior centers frequently adopted EBFPPs, with most programs sustained through repeat offerings.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Program Implementation Science
Background:
- Falls are a major public health concern for older adults.
- Evidence-based falls prevention programs (EBFPPs) are crucial for mitigating fall risks.
- The Administration for Community Living (ACL) funds various EBFPPs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the implementation of ACL-funded EBFPPs.
- To describe the adoption, participant adherence, and maintenance of EBFPPs.
- To inform policy for scaling and sustaining EBFPPs nationally.
Main Methods:
- Secondary data analysis of a national repository from 44 ACL grantees across 31 states (Sept 2014 - Dec 2019).
- Inclusion of data from over 80,000 older adult participants.
- Descriptive statistics (frequencies, percentages, means) to assess adoption, adherence, and maintenance.
Main Results:
- Senior centers were the most common adopters of EBFPPs.
- Most programs demonstrated sustainability through repeat offerings.
- 60% of programs were offered more than 10 times, indicating strong maintenance.
Conclusions:
- Findings highlight successful adoption and maintenance patterns of EBFPPs.
- Understanding program implementation is key for selecting suitable programs for diverse organizations and populations.
- This information can guide national policies for EBFPP scaling and sustainability.
Related Concept Videos
01:26Levels of Health Promotion and Illness Prevention
12.5K
Health promotion allows a person to control the determinants of health, resulting in an improved health status. It enhances the quality of life and reduces premature deaths. Health promotion and illness prevention programs help people make beneficial choices to reduce the risk of disease and disabilities. There are three health promotion and illness prevention levels: primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.
In primary prevention, actions taken before disease onset prevent the disease from...
In primary prevention, actions taken before disease onset prevent the disease from...
12.5K
01:15Nursing Implementation
4.9K
Implementation is the execution of the nursing care plan developed during the planning phase.
The five steps to implementing effective nursing care include reassessing the patient, reviewing and revising the existing nursing care plan, organizing the resources and care delivery, anticipating and preventing complications, and implementing nursing interventions.
The five steps to implementing effective nursing care include reassessing the patient, reviewing and revising the existing nursing care plan, organizing the resources and care delivery, anticipating and preventing complications, and implementing nursing interventions.
4.9K
01:22Healthcare Associated Infections II: Preventive Measures
2.5K
Essential infection prevention measures are based on the knowledge of the infection chain, the modes of transmission in healthcare settings, and the use of the best practices in all healthcare settings. Compulsory public reporting of healthcare-associated infection rates is needed to allow individuals and the community to make informed choices regarding selecting a healthcare facility.
The best practices for preventing healthcare-associated infections include hand hygiene, patient risk...
The best practices for preventing healthcare-associated infections include hand hygiene, patient risk...
2.5K
01:30Community Based Intervention
36
Community-based interventions in mental health represent a paradigm shift from institution-centered care to treatments embedded within the fabric of local communities. By prioritizing inclusion and leveraging existing societal structures, this approach fosters a supportive environment conducive to addressing mental health challenges while promoting individual dignity and agency.
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...
36
01:22Standards of Care I
670
Federal statutes profoundly impact nursing practice, providing critical guidelines to ensure patient care is equitable, accessible, and of the highest quality. The following laws address distinct aspects of healthcare provision and patient rights:
670
01:19Restorative Care
1.9K
Restorative care is provided once a patient has been discharged from a healthcare facility and requires additional services. The additional services include home care, rehabilitation programs, and extended care. Restorative care centers help the patient regain their previous level of functioning or acquire a new level of functioning due to the incapacitating effects of a disease or a disability. It aims to assist patients in enhancing their quality of life by encouraging independence,...
1.9K