Feasibility testing of the video-based exercise for fall prevention
| Domain | Mean ± SD | Total score obtainable |
|---|---|---|
| Satisfaction | 4.49 ± 0.37 | 7.0 |
| Usefulness score | 3.8 ± 0.59 | 7.0 |
| Ease of Use score | 4.60 ± 0.90 | 7.0 |
| Ease of Learning score | 4.80 ± 0.36 | 7.0 |
| Satisfaction score | 4.42 ± 0.50 | 7.0 |
Effect of the fall prevention video-based programme after three weeks (n = 10)
| Variable | Baseline mean ± SD | Third week mean ± SD | t | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-sec Chair Stand Test | 11.8 ± 2.44 | 12.8 ± 2.10 | 0.983 | 0.339 |
| Berg’s Balance | 48.6 ± 2.55 | 49.2 ± 2.25 | 0.558 | 0.584 |
| 4-stage balance test 1 | 10.0 ± 0.00 | 10.0 ± 0.00 | ____ | ____ |
| 4-stage balance test 2 | 10.0 ± 0.00 | 10.0 ± 0.00 | ____ | ____ |
| 4-stage balance test 3 | 10.0 ± 0.00 | 10.0 ± 0.00 | ____ | ____ |
| 4-stage balance test 4 | 9.6 ± 0.84 | 10.0 ± 0.00 | 1.500 | 0.168 |
| Time Up and Go | 9.7 ± 2.26 | 9.59 ± 1.82 | 0.073 | 0.943 |
| SF-36 Health Survey | ||||
| HP | 66.5 ± 11.63 | 68.6 ± 10.84 | 0.411 | 0.686 |
| PF | 67.5 ± 17.20 | 67.5 ± 15.32 | 0.000 | 1.000 |
| RL-Physical | 35.0 ± 42.82 | 42.5 ± 31.29 | 0.447 | 0.661 |
| RL-Emotional | 80.0 ± 32.20 | 90.0 ± 16.10 | 0.878 | 0.395 |
| SF | 71.3 ± 18.68 | 68.1 ± 16.67 | 0.394 | 0.699 |
| MH | 82.4 ± 9.08 | 80.4 ± 7.88 | 0.526 | 0.605 |
| BP | 76.8 ± 35.63 | 75.5 ± 35.04 | 0.079 | 0.938 |
| EV | 49.5 ± 13.01 | 52.0 ± 10.85 | 0.467 | 0.646 |
| PH Domain | 61.4 ± 22.97 | 65.7 ± 20.23 | 0.430 | 0.673 |
| MH Domain | 70.8 ± 15.95 | 72.8 ± 10.12 | 0.335 | 0.742 |
| PASE endurance | 9.0 ± 28.46 | 69.0 ± 37.55 | 4.027 | 0.001* |
| PASE strenuous sport | 16.1 ± 43.44 | 27.6 ± 48.25 | 0.560 | 0.582 |
| PASE moderate sport | 0.0 ± 0.00 | 0.0 ± 0.00 | ____ | ____ |
| PASE light sport | 18.9 ± 27.02 | 14.7 ± 24.35 | 0.365 | 0.719 |
| PASE walking | 62.0 ± 47.56 | 58.0 ± 27.41 | 0.230 | 0.821 |
| PASE lawn-walk | 3.6 ± 11.38 | 3.6 ± 11.38 | 0.000 | 1.000 |
| PASE caring another | 24.5 ± 16.91 | 21.0 ± 18.07 | 0.447 | 0.660 |
| PASE home repairs | 0.0 ± 0.00 | 0.0 ± 0.00 | ____ | ____ |
| PASE heavy house works | 12.5 ± 13.18 | 15.0 ± 12.91 | 0.429 | 0.673 |
| PASE light house works | 17.5 ± 12.08 | 22.5 ± 7.91 | 1.095 | 0.290 |
| PASE outdoor gardening | 4.0 ± 8.43 | 4.0 ± 8.43 | 0.000 | 1.000 |
Fall risk levels and frequency among the participants (n = 10)
| Variable | Mean ± SD | Maximum score obtainable | At risk n (%) | No risk n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berg’s balance score | 48.6 ± 2.55 | 56 | 10 | 90 |
| Time up and Go | 9.6 ± 2.26 | 14 | 80 | 20 |
| 30-sec Chair Stand Test | 11.8 ± 2.44 | 15 | 40 | 60 |
| 4 Stage Balance Test 1 | 10.0 ± 0.00 | 10 | 0 | 100 |
| 4 Stage Balance Test 2 | 10.0 ± 0.00 | 10 | 0 | 100 |
| 4 Stage Balance Test 3 | 10.0 ± 0.00 | 10 | 0 | 100 |
| 4 Stage Balance Test 4 | 9.6 ± 0.84 | 10 | 20 | 80 |
| Fall Efficacy Scale | 10.0 ± 0.00 | 10 | 0 | 100 |
Socio-demographic data of the participants (n = 10)
| Age in years (mean ± SD) | 67.6 ± 4.86 |
|---|---|
| Sex (Male) | 3/10 (30 %) |
| Sex (Female) | 7/10 (70 %) |