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    Enhancing adoption of a home-based exercise program for mild balance dysfunction: A qualitative study

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    Authors
    Meyer, C.
    Williams, S.
    Batchelor, F.
    Hill, Kylie
    Date
    2016
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Meyer, C. and Williams, S. and Batchelor, F. and Hill, K. 2016. Enhancing adoption of a home-based exercise program for mild balance dysfunction: A qualitative study. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 24 (1): pp. 53-60.
    Source Title
    Journal of Aging and Physical Activity
    DOI
    10.1123/japa.2014-0035
    ISSN
    1063-8652
    School
    School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/23004
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    © 2016 Human Kinetics, Inc. Introduction: The aim was to identify barriers and opportunities facing community health physiotherapists in delivering a home-based balance exercise program to address mild balance dysfunction and, secondly, to understand the perspectives of older people in adopting this program. Method: Focus groups, written surveys, and data recording sheets were used with nine older people and five physiotherapists. Focus groups were audio taped, transcribed, and coded independently by two researchers. Results: Thematic content analysis was undertaken. Emerging themes were: engaging in preventive health (various benefits, enhancing independence); adoption of strategies (acceptable design and implementation feasibility); exercising in context (convenience, practicality, and safety); and broader implementation issues (program design, proactive health messages, and a solid evidence base). Conclusion: The views of older people and physiotherapists were sought to understand the adoption of a previously successful home-based program for mild balance dysfunction. Understanding the unique context and circumstances for individuals and organizations will enhance adoption.

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