The Stroll Safe Outdoor Falls Prevention Program: An Efficacy Trial
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چکیده
Abstract Date Presented 04/22/2023 An efficacy trial for the Stroll Safe outdoor falls prevention program will be presented. Results reveal a significant improvement in knowledge of fall risks and an increase safe strategy use community mobility among participants. Primary Author Speaker: Tracy Chippendale
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: American Journal of Occupational Therapy
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['1943-7676', '0272-9490']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2023.77s2-rp25