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Addressing Falls iii Texas: Evidence-Based Fall Prevention Programming for Older Texans.

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العنوان: Addressing Falls iii Texas: Evidence-Based Fall Prevention Programming for Older Texans.
المؤلفون: Ory, Marcia G.1, Smith, Matthew Lee1, Wade, Angie F.1, Wright, Jennifer C.1, Parrish, Reuben
المصدر: Texas Public Health Journal. Winter2010, Vol. 62 Issue 1, p15-20. 6p. 4 Charts, 1 Map.
مصطلحات موضوعية: *PREVENTION of falls in old age, *PREVENTION of injuries in older people, *HEALTH education, *PHYSICAL fitness, *PHYSICAL activity, *HEALTH
مصطلحات جغرافية: TEXAS
مستخلص: The article presents a study which determines the efficacy of the evidenced-based program in Texas A Matter of Balance/Volunteer Lay Led Program (AMOB/VLL). It notes that the program's goal is to increase physical activity among older adults and reduce the fear of falling. It involved 2,136 participants in the program between September 1, 2006 and July 15, 2009. It presents several charts which depict the result of the study including topics, goals and materials by session.
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