A Randomized Trial of Exercise Programs Among Older Individuals Living in Two Long‐Term Care Facilities: The FallsFREE Program

Patricia Nowalk, Mary; M. Prendergast, John; M. Bayles, Constance; d'Amico, Frank; C. Colvin, Gerald

doi:10.1046/j.1532-5415.2001.49174.x

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A Randomized Trial of Exercise Programs Among Older Individuals Living in Two Long‐Term Care Facilities: The FallsFREE Program

Published in Journal of the American Geriatrics Society • Jul 1, 2001

Authors:

Mary Patricia Nowalk

John M. Prendergast

Constance M. Bayles

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To use two different exercise programs over a 2-year period to reduce falls and their sequelae among residents of two long-term care facilities. DESIGN: Randomized, controlled trial. SETTING: The study took place at two long-term care facilities with services ranging from independent livi...

Subject

Medicine

Randomized controlled trial

Psychological intervention

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