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App-based strength and balance self-test in older adults: an exploratory study from a user perspective
Mälardalen University, School of Health, Care and Social Welfare, Health and Welfare. Research and Development in Sörmland, Region Sörmland, Eskilstuna, Sweden;Dalarna University, Falun, Sweden.ORCID iD: 0000-0001-7418-6088
2021 (English)In: BMC Research Notes, E-ISSN 1756-0500, Vol. 14, no 1, article id 379Article in journal (Refereed) Published
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Objectives: Falls are a common problem, especially in the older population. The number of older adults aged over 65 years is increasing globally, leading to a major challenge in providing effective fall prevention interventions to older adults requiring such interventions. This study aimed to explore the usability of an app-based strength and balance self-tests in a small sample of four older adults. This study is a side product of another project. Results: The results from this study indicated that self-test of strength and balance by using a smartphone application is a challenge for older adults. Basic test measures, such as start and stop and counts of sit-to-stand, were difficult to self-administer. However, from a user perspective, the possibility of independently performing these measures was considered important and needed to be further developed and evaluated in future studies.

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BioMed Central Ltd , 2021. Vol. 14, no 1, article id 379
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Balance, Older population, Self-assessment, Smartphone application, Strength
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URN: urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-56124DOI: 10.1186/s13104-021-05792-5ISI: 000700008500001PubMedID: 34565455Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85115685912OAI: oai:DiVA.org:mdh-56124DiVA, id: diva2:1601245
Available from: 2021-10-07 Created: 2021-10-07 Last updated: 2024-01-17Bibliographically approved

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