Evaluation of a falls prevention program for independent elderly

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of an older adult falls-prevention program and describe compliance with the program.

Methods: The No More Falls! program was evaluated by comparing outcomes of program participants and nonparticipants from the same health care system and by comparing outcomes in pre- and postintervention periods.

Results: Program participants were 20% less likely to fall than nonparticipants. Falls during the year after program participation decreased 53%, compared with a 21% decline among nonparticipants. Compliance was positively associated with program effectiveness.

Conclusion: These findings suggest that the No More Falls! program was successful in reducing falls among older adults.