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Movement toward an evidence-Based, digital fall prevention future-Perceptions from a physiotherapy perspective
Mälardalen University, School of Health, Care and Social Welfare, Health and Welfare. Res & Dev Sormland, Eskilstuna, Sweden.;Dalarna Univ, Sch Educ Hlth & Social Studies, Dept Med Sport & Fitness Sci, Falun, Sweden..ORCID iD: 0000-0001-7418-6088
OsloMet Oslo Metropolitan Univ, Fac Hlth Sci, Dept Physiotherapy, Oslo, Norway.. (PriLiv)ORCID iD: 0000-0001-7778-9749
2021 (English)In: Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, ISSN 0959-3985, E-ISSN 1532-5040Article in journal (Refereed) Epub ahead of print
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Background Physiotherapy plays an important role in fall prevention, and is a science- and evidence-based profession that is constantly undergoing development. Currently, the possibility of digital fall prevention is being explored; however, the perception of physiotherapists (PTs) toward a digital approach is still a sparsely investigated topic. Purpose This study aimed to explore the PT's experiences with a fall prevention exercise program used in their daily work and their thoughts regarding the use of digital support in this context. Methods Discussions were held in two focus groups with seven PTs (age: 26-48 years). A qualitative content analysis was performed. Results We identified two main categories: 1) The importance of evidence-based fall prevention exercise; and 2) Transition toward a digital fall prevention exercise approach. The participants expressed that they had time- and resource-related limitations affecting evidence-based work and adherence to fall prevention exercise programs. They stated that education and management support were required. Conclusion There is a need for fall prevention exercise to be evidence-based and prioritized in physiotherapy. The study results provide insights into the lack of adherence to fall prevention exercise programs and highlighted the need for a transition toward working digitally in the future.

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TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC , 2021.
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Evidence-based, physiotherapy, exercise, older adults, falls
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URN: urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-56657DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2021.2005198ISI: 000720211200001PubMedID: 34791975Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85119504530OAI: oai:DiVA.org:mdh-56657DiVA, id: diva2:1620672
Available from: 2021-12-16 Created: 2021-12-16 Last updated: 2025-02-11Bibliographically approved

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