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Stakeholder perspectives of fall prevention for older Australians with vision impairment: "it's just a matter of adapting them accordingly".

Lisa L DillonLindy ClemsonLisa J Keay
Published in: Disability and rehabilitation (2020)
This study supports the delivery of fall prevention programs in older adults with vision impairment, but highlights the need to incorporate stakeholder perspectives into the design and delivery of such programs to ensure barriers to implementation in real world settings.Implications for RehabilitationOlder adults with vision impairment are at a high risk of falls but currently have very little access to fall prevention programs.Results support the delivery of fall prevention programs to older adults with vision impairment through existing services, as long as professionals are provided with adequate service delivery guidelines, referral pathways, and fall prevention specific education and professional development opportunities.A variety of service provision, such as group and home-based programs, or using technology, may be cost-effective and improve older adults with vision impairments' adherence to fall prevention programs.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • public health
  • community dwelling
  • primary care
  • mental health
  • physical activity
  • quality improvement
  • health insurance