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http://dx.doi.org/10.5932/JKPHN.2011.25.2.187

Effects of Fall Prevention Program on Fall Efficacy Scale and Activities-Specific of Balance Confidence Scale in Rural Residents  

Kim, Ok-Hyun (Department of Nursing, Cheongam College)
Lee, Eun-Kyung (Department of Nursing, Cheongam College)
Kim, Eun-Mi (Department of Nursing, Chunnam Techno College)
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Journal of Korean Public Health Nursing / v.25, no.2, 2011 , pp. 187-196 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The study evaluated the effects of a fall prevention program in a Korean rural area. Methods: A single pretest-posttest design group was studied. Thirty nine residents in the same rural area participated in a program comprised of education and exercise. The 5-week fall prevention program was performed for 60 minutes, once a week. Results: Fall Efficacy Scale (FES) score and Activities-specific of Balance Confidence Scale (ABC) score were significantly increased after the program, but the pre-and posttest FES and ABS scores were not significantly different between the fall experience group and non-fall experience group. Conclusion: The fall prevention program can improve rural residents' FES and ABS, and is recommended as a fall prevention intervention.
Keywords
Falls; Efficacy; Balance;
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