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Fall Prevention Program Characteristics and Experiences of Older Adults and Program Providers in Canada: A Thematic Content Analysis

Abstract

Objectives: To document the characteristics of fall prevention programs in specific regions in two Canadian provinces and to explore older adults' and program providers' experiences with these programs. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 program providers/managers from 12 different programs. Ten semi-structured focus groups were conducted with 59 older adults. Data were analyzed using thematic content analysis. Results:

Authors

Malik H; Virag B; Fick F; Hunter PV; Kaasalainen S; Dal Bello-Haas V

Journal

Journal of Applied Gerontology, Vol. 39, No. 10, pp. 1124–1133

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Publication Date

October 2020

DOI

10.1177/0733464819874600

ISSN

0733-4648