Summarized by Masters of Longevity from medRxiv.
A co-created 12-week group walking program for older adults with fear of falling was tested for feasibility and acceptability across seasons and walking-speed profiles.
Key Takeaways
- Forty-one of 52 participants (mean age 73.3 years) completed the 12-week program, with dropouts occurring only in winter.
- Retention and adherence both exceeded 75%, and 82% of participants reported satisfaction with the intervention.
- The program's decisional tree correctly classified 72% of participants and weather was cited as the main barrier by 17%.
