Developing Community-Level Implementation Networks to Connect Older Adults to Evidence-Based Falls Prevention Programs.

Background: Evidence-based falls prevention programs are available in many communities, but participation in such programs remains low. This study aimed to develop community-based referral networks of organizations to facilitate the uptake of evidence-based falls prevention programs through engaging...

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Publicado en:Health Promotion Practice Vol. 26; no. 3; pp. 557 - 569
Autores principales: Ashida, Sato, Hellem, Abby, Bucklin, Rebecca, Carson, McKyla, Casteel, Carri
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: Sage Publications Inc. May2025
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          Ashida, Sato
          Hellem, Abby
          Bucklin, Rebecca
          Carson, McKyla
          Casteel, Carri
        affil: University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA
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          Program Development Midwestern United States
          Accidental Falls Prevention and Control
          Medical Practice, Evidence-Based
          Referral and Consultation
          Community Programs
          Consumer Participation
          Implementation Science
          Midwestern United States
          Funding Source
          Human
          Aged
          Aged, 80 and Over
          Interviews
          Conceptual Framework
          Community Networks
          Thematic Analysis
          Aged: 65+ years
          Aged, 80 & over
      ab: Background: Evidence-based falls prevention programs are available in many communities, but participation in such programs remains low. This study aimed to develop community-based referral networks of organizations to facilitate the uptake of evidence-based falls prevention programs through engaging older adults at risk for falls with the RememberingWhen™ program and connecting them to evidence-based programs in Midwestern communities. Methods: Guided by the Practical, Robust Implementation and Sustainability Model (PRISM), referral networks were developed in two Midwestern communities (urban and micropolitan) through a seven-step community engagement plan: establishing and operationalizing the State-level Advisory Board (SAB), identifying falls prevention resources, conducting community assessments, developing Local Advisory Groups (LAG), operationalizing the LAG, developing referral network and protocols, and implementing the network. Semistructured interviews guided by the RE-AIM framework were conducted with members of the SAB, LAG, administrators and staff from organizations that participated in networks, and older adult participants. Results: After participating in the development of referral networks, participants felt they learned important skills that they can use to develop additional collaborations and networks in the future, emphasized the benefits of building community capacity among organizations with common missions. Interview data yielded strategies on enhancing the referral network's reach, impact, adoption, implementation efficiency, and maintenance. Conclusion: Future sustainability studies of such networks should explore identified challenges and strategies to sustain efforts. Results highlight the importance of ongoing funds to support the efforts of organizational networks in communities.
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