Effectiveness of the Safe Step Digital Exercise Program to Prevent Falls in Older Community-Dwelling Adults: Randomized Controlled Trial.

Beatrice Pettersson, Lillemor Lundin-Olsson, Dawn A Skelton, Per Liv, Magnus Zingmark, Erik Rosendahl, Marlene Sandlund

Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden. · pubmed

Abstract

Falls among older adults are a significant public health issue due to their high incidence, severe consequences, and substantial economic impact. Exercise programs incorporating balance and functional exercises have been shown to reduce fall rates, but adherence and scaling up the interventions remain challenges. Digital technology offers a promising avenue to deliver this type of exercise, potentially improving exercise adherence and enabling self-management of exercise in the aging population.

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Research summary

The paper claims that the Safe Step Digital Exercise Program effectively reduces falls in older adults. This research is relevant as it addresses a significant public health issue related to aging and aims to improve the quality of life and independence of older adults through preventive measures.

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