Perceptions, attitudes, and subjective norms influencing seniors' decision to accept or reject mobility aids in fall prevention: An application of the theory of planned behavior.

Many risk factors for falls among seniors are modifiable with appropriate interventions. Educational strategies to improve the use of mobility aids have been an important component of some fall prevention programs. However, literature and clinical observations point to poor acceptance of these devic...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Aminzadeh, Faranak.
Other Authors: Edwards, N.
Format: Others
Published: University of Ottawa (Canada) 2009
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10393/9607
http://dx.doi.org/10.20381/ruor-16413