Equitable outreach: leveraging a university-community partnership for fall prevention training with older adults in rural Texas
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Older Texans in rural areas face barriers to fall risk reduction education. A university-community partnership can promote rural equity and improve access to vital resources.
Area Of Science
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Community Engagement
Background
- Older adults in rural Texas experience disparities in accessing essential services, particularly for fall risk reduction.
- The vast geography of Texas presents significant challenges for organizations aiming to reach rural communities.
Purpose Of The Study
- To explore a novel university-community partnership model for achieving rural equity in fall risk reduction education.
- To describe the application of the Interactive and Contextual Model of Community-University Collaboration in addressing rural service delivery.
Main Methods
- Utilized the Interactive and Contextual Model of Community-University Collaboration to guide partnership development.
- Employed shared decision-making and co-creation strategies between a university and a community organization.
Main Results
- The partnership successfully navigated challenges related to rural access and engagement.
- Demonstrated the effectiveness of collaborative approaches in developing and sustaining community initiatives.
- Identified key strategies for gaining entry, sustaining partnerships, recognizing outcomes, and resolving threats in rural settings.
Conclusions
- University-community partnerships are a powerful mechanism for promoting rural equity.
- Collaborative efforts can significantly improve access to fall risk reduction education for older, rural Texans.
- Shared decision-making and co-creation are crucial for successful community-university initiatives.
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