Fall prevention and reduction of fall risk in older adults: Efficacy of Stepping on Program

Other Titles

Enhancing functionality

Abstract

Outpatient fall risk and reduction in older adults is effective using the Australian based "Stepping On Program." Participants should expect to learn how utilizing the "Stepping On Program" proved effective in reducing falls and fall risk in older adults in a Geriatric community based program conducted in the United States.

Authors

Katherine Diane Pendleton-Romig

Author Details

Katherine Diane Pendleton-Romig, DNP, School of Nursing, Community College Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Sigma Membership

Unknown

Lead Author Affiliation

Community College Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Falls, Older Adults, Stepping On Program

Recommended Citation

Pendleton-Romig, Katherine Diane, "Fall prevention and reduction of fall risk in older adults: Efficacy of Stepping on Program" (2018). INRC (Congress). 17.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2018/presentations_2018/17

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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