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'Managing pieces of a personal puzzle' - Older people's experiences of self-management falls prevention exercise guided by a digital program or a booklet.

Beatrice PetterssonMaria WiklundRebecka JanolsHelena LindgrenLillemor Lundin-OlssonDawn A SkeltonMarlene Sandlund
Published in: BMC geriatrics (2019)
This study provides new knowledge regarding experiences, preferences and motivations of older people to engage in home-based self-managed fall prevention exercise. They expressed both a capability and willingness to independently manage their exercise. A digital program seems to have strengthened the feeling of support while creating their own exercise program and tailoring it to their preferences and circumstances, which might therefore create better opportunities for adoption and adherence in the long term.
Keyphrases
  • high intensity
  • physical activity
  • quality improvement
  • resistance training
  • healthcare
  • type diabetes
  • decision making
  • adipose tissue
  • insulin resistance