Evidence Based Practice and Applied Nursing Research

Task 1 -XAP1-0219

Western Governors University

Quantitative Article Background or Introduction

The purpose of this study is show that reducing falls in people who are at least 75 years old and are in a community-dwelling by using a home-based strength and balance training program. And too assess whether a home-based exercise program would prevent future falls a 12-month single-blind, randomized clinical trial was conducted.

Review of the Literature The author cited 37 references. Some of the topics covered in the literature review included the prevalence of falls in older adults and its association with chronic disability as well as looking into other strategies such as exercise programs to reduce the...