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The aim of this study was to examine the preferences of older adults
toward the structure and delivery of home exercise programs for the prevention of
falls as well as the perceived benefits of and barriers to program adherence.
METHODS: A two-wave cross-sectional telephone survey of community-dwelling older
adults was conducted in Victoria, Australia. Respondents were categorized as
current, previous, or nonparticipants of a home exercise program in the last 6
yrs. Thematic analysis of open-response questions examining the preferences of
current and previous participants toward participation in, and delivery of, home
exercise programs for falls preventions was performed. RESULTS: A total of 245
respondents completed the follow-up survey. The respondents were classified as
current (n = 54), previous (n = 22), or nonparticipants (n = 169) of a home
exercise program in the last 6 yrs. Program adherence was influenced by the
perceived effect of programs on physical and mental health, participant autonomy,
and how well the program structure complemented individual exercise and lifestyle
preferences. CONCLUSIONS: Adherence to home exercise programs for falls
prevention is influenced by personal preferences toward program structure and
delivery as well as perceived benefits of and barriers to program participation.
To optimize participant adherence, service providers need to consider personal
preferences and some flexibility in the program being delivered.

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