摘要：One out of every three Americans age 65 and over falls at least once annually.Fall-related injuries among older adults are a major public health concern, andprevention of falls has emerged as a key issue in avoiding the risks to mobilityand health that exist due to falls. Stepping On is an evidence-based fallprevention program designed to help older adults take control of their fall riskfactors, explore different behavioral steps, and reduce their fall risk. This studyshares findings from evaluation efforts conducted with 182 older adultparticipants in Stepping On from 2013 to 2015. Older adults in the programdemonstrated (1) high satisfaction with program quality; (2) positive impacts onknowledge related to fall risk factors and prevention; and (3) substantial followthroughon behavioral steps designed to minimize fall risk. Program participantsalso shared positive feedback on the program in response to open-endedquestions. Implications of the findings for fall risk reduction and programs toenhance fall prevention among older adults are discussed. Programs designed toreduce fall risk factors and enhance quality of life can be a critical tool to assistolder adults, educators, and community leaders in addressing this public healthissue.
