Journal article
Experiences of a home-based fall prevention exercise program among older adults with chronic lung disease
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) often have mobility limitations; these may include challenges with balance and being at high risk of falling. Risk of falling can be reduced through exercise programs targeting balance; however, older adults with COPD may experience many barriers to exercise adherence. In this paper we present qualitative findings about the feasibility of a six-month home-based …
Authors
Chauvin S; Durocher E; Richardson J; Beauchamp MK
Journal
Disability and Rehabilitation, Vol. 44, No. 19, pp. 5513–5519
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
September 11, 2022
DOI
10.1080/09638288.2021.1938246
ISSN
0963-8288