Co-designing a technology-enhanced fall-prevention program for community-dwelling older adults: a qualitative pre-implementation study
The conducted thematic analysis highlighted five main themes relative to resources, participation, inclusion of technology, importance of socializing, and recruitment and retention efforts. The results emphasize that an effective fall prevention program for seniors should be flexible, enjoyable, and well-supported with sufficient resources and infrastructure. CONCLUSION: Enhancing technological literacy and creating a supportive atmosphere for technology use can help alleviate some of the seniors' hesitance. Social elements and inclusivity are vital, as they encourage engagement and participation, which are key to the program's success.
Authors
- Marie-Pier Mazerolle (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3111-1833)
- Grant Handrigan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7793-5371)
- Sharmeen Jalal Chowdhury (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6736-0797)
- Joey Frenette (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1745-2693)
- Jalila Jbilou
Institutions
- Université de Moncton (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2026-01-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-026-26204-y
- Primary Topic
- Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00