Ladda Thiamwong1,2, Helen J Huang2,3,4, Boon Peng Ng1,2, Xin Yan5, Mary Lou Sole1, Jeffrey R Stout6, Steven Talbert1. 1. College of Nursing, University of Central Florida , Orlando, Florida, USA. 2. Disability, Aging, and Technology Cluster, University of Central Florida , Orlando, Florida, USA. 3. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, University of Central Florida , Orlando, Florida, USA. 4. Biionix (Bionic Materials, Implants & Interfaces) Cluster, University of Central Florida , Orlando, Florida, USA. 5. Department of Statistics and Data Science, College of Science, University of Central Florida , Orlando, Florida, USA. 6. School of Kinesiology and Physical Therapy, College of Health Professions and Sciences, University of Central Florida , Orlando, Florida, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: 1) examine the preliminary effectiveness of the Physio-feEdback and Exercise pRogram (PEER) for shifting maladaptive to adaptive fall risk appraisal and reducing fall risk, 2) determine the participants' feedback and acceptability of the program. METHODS:Forty-one older adults were assigned to either PEER intervention or attention control group. The 8-week PEER intervention consists of a visual physio-feedback, cognitive reframing, and combined group and home-based exercise led by a trained peer coach. The attention control group read fall prevention brochures and continued their normal activities. BTrackSBalance Test (BBT), short version of Fall Efficacy Scale International (short FES-I) and CDC fall risk checklist were measured from pre- to post-intervention. The feedback and acceptability were conducted at the program conclusion. RESULTS: About 11% of participants in the PEER group had positive shifting but none in the attention control group. Up to 32% of the participants in attention control had negative shifting compared to 5.3% in the PEER group. PEER group reported significant decreases in fall risk and high acceptability of the program. CONCLUSIONS:PEER intervention facilitates a shift from maladaptive to adaptive fall risk appraisal and reduces fall risk. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Preventive interventions promoting alignment between perceive and physiological fall risk may contribute to reducing falls and increasing exercise adherence.
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OBJECTIVES: 1) examine the preliminary effectiveness of the Physio-feEdback and Exercise pRogram (PEER) for shifting maladaptive to adaptive fall risk appraisal and reducing fall risk, 2) determine the participants' feedback and acceptability of the program. METHODS: Forty-one older adults were assigned to either PEER intervention or attention control group. The 8-week PEER intervention consists of a visual physio-feedback, cognitive reframing, and combined group and home-based exercise led by a trained peer coach. The attention control group read fall prevention brochures and continued their normal activities. BTrackS Balance Test (BBT), short version of Fall Efficacy Scale International (short FES-I) and CDC fall risk checklist were measured from pre- to post-intervention. The feedback and acceptability were conducted at the program conclusion. RESULTS: About 11% of participants in the PEER group had positive shifting but none in the attention control group. Up to 32% of the participants in attention control had negative shifting compared to 5.3% in the PEER group. PEER group reported significant decreases in fall risk and high acceptability of the program. CONCLUSIONS: PEER intervention facilitates a shift from maladaptive to adaptive fall risk appraisal and reduces fall risk. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Preventive interventions promoting alignment between perceive and physiological fall risk may contribute to reducing falls and increasing exercise adherence.