The BEST at Home pragmatic fall prevention program: effectiveness, cost effectiveness and implementation [ 2014 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Catherine Sherrington (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Anne Tiedemann ,  A/Pr Karen Ginn ,  Prof Adrian Bauman ,  Prof Kirsten Howard

Brief description Falls are a major public health issue with enormous personal, social and economic consequences. Certain types of exercise can prevent falls, however new strategies are needed to implement these programs more effectively to maximise uptake and adherence by older people. Researchers in fall prevention and health promotion are partnering with the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District to evaluate the fall prevention effect of the Otago Exercise Programme when implemented in a group-based workshop format for older community-dwelling people.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,386,133.18

Funding Scheme Partnerships

Notes Partnership Project for Better Health