title: What Are the Characteristics of Home Exercise Programs That Older Adults Prefer?: A Cross-Sectional Study.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  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.
authors: From the Physiotherapy Department, Monash University, Frankston, Victoria (EMS, LM, TPH); School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia (KDH); Centre for Healthy and Safe Sport, University of Ballarat, Ballarat (CFF); Monash Injury Research Institute, Monash University, Clayton (LD); and Monash Health, Allied Health Research Unit, Kingston Centre, Cheltenham, Victoria, Australia (TPH).
authors: Emily M
authors: EM
authors: Simek
authors: Lucy
authors: L
authors: McPhate
authors: Keith D
authors: KD
authors: Hill
authors: Caroline F
authors: CF
authors: Finch
authors: Lesley
authors: L
authors: Day
authors: Terry P
authors: TP
authors: Haines
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D015577:Geriatric Assessment / Q000379:methods; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D057187:Independent Living; D008297:Male; D010349:Patient Compliance / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D010358:Patient Participation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011788:Quality of Life; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013997:Time Factors; D014739:Victoria