Development and Process Evaluation of a 5-Week Exercise Program to Prevent Falls in People after Stroke : The FALLS Program
Joint Authors
de Kam, Digna
Geurts, Alexander C. H.
van Duijnhoven, H. J. R.
Smulders, E.
Hellebrand, W.
Weerdesteyn, Vivian
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-11-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Falls are a common complication after stroke, with balance and gait deficits being the most important risk factors.
Taking into account the specific needs and capacities of people with stroke, we developed the FALLS program (FALL prevention after Stroke), based on the “Nijmegen falls prevention program” (a proven-effective 5-week exercise program designed for community-dwelling elderly people).
The program was tested in twelve community-dwelling persons with stroke, and a process evaluation was conducted with patients, trainers, health care professionals, and managers.
The FALLS program was considered suitable and feasible by people with stroke in the study and relevant health care professionals, and recommendations for implementation in clinical practice have been suggested.
American Psychological Association (APA)
van Duijnhoven, H. J. R.& de Kam, Digna& Hellebrand, W.& Smulders, E.& Geurts, Alexander C. H.& Weerdesteyn, Vivian. 2011. Development and Process Evaluation of a 5-Week Exercise Program to Prevent Falls in People after Stroke : The FALLS Program. Stroke Research and Treatment،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
van Duijnhoven, H. J. R.…[et al.]. Development and Process Evaluation of a 5-Week Exercise Program to Prevent Falls in People after Stroke : The FALLS Program. Stroke Research and Treatment No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
van Duijnhoven, H. J. R.& de Kam, Digna& Hellebrand, W.& Smulders, E.& Geurts, Alexander C. H.& Weerdesteyn, Vivian. Development and Process Evaluation of a 5-Week Exercise Program to Prevent Falls in People after Stroke : The FALLS Program. Stroke Research and Treatment. 2011. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-469720
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-469720