Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing (대한간호학회지)

Korean Society of Nursing Science (한국간호과학회)
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The Effects of Fall Prevention Program on Knowledge, Self-efficacy, and Preventive Activity Related to Fall, and Depression of Low-income Elderly Women*

낙상예방 프로그램이 저소득 여성 노인의 낙상에 대한 지식, 자기효능감, 예방행위 및 우울에 미치는 효과

  • 신경림 (이화여자대학교 간호과학대학) ;
  • 신수진 (이화여자대학교 간호과학대학) ;
  • 김정선 (이화여자대학교 간호과학대학) ;
  • 김진영 (고대안산병원 유전체 연구소)
  • Published : 2005.01.01
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Abstract

Purpose: This research was conducted to determine the effects of a fall prevention program on knowledge, self-efficacy, prevention activity, and depression in the low-income elderly women. Method: The design of this study was a nonequivalent control group pretest-posttest design. There were 22 subjects in the experimental group and 22 in the control group. A fall prevention program was performed for approximately 40 minutes, once a week for 6 weeks. Results: The results of this study were as follows: There were statistically significant differences of knowledge, self-efficacy, and prevention activity related to falls and depression between the experimental group and control group. Conclusion: In conclusion, the fall prevention program used in this study is appropriate for the elderly, therefore this program is strongly recommended for community-based health and welfare centers.

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