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The Effect of a Digital Storytelling Program on Fall Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Sponsor: Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
Summary
This study aims to examine fall behaviors, fear of falling, and self-efficacy levels in older adults living at home through a digital storytelling program based on Pender's Health Promotion Model, and to evaluate the effect of this program on these variables. Research hypotheses: H1.1: The Digital Storytelling Program based on Pender's Health Promotion Model reduces the number of falls among the elderly. H1.2: The Digital Storytelling Program based on Pender's Health Promotion Model reduces the risk of falls among the elderly. H1.3: The Digital Storytelling Program based on Pender's Health Promotion Model reduces the fear of falling among the elderly. H1.4: The Digital Storytelling Program based on Pender's Health Promotion Model affects the total score of the Falling Behaviors Scale for the Elderly (FBS) among the elderly. The general population of the study consisted of 80 individuals aged 65 and over registered at family health centers in Avanos district of Nevşehir province. The sample of the study was calculated as 80 people in the analysis performed using the "G. Power-3.1" program with 95% power, 0.05 margin of error and 0.82 effect size. The effect of safe movement and walking program on reducing fear of falling in elderly individuals living in nursing homes. In the study, 40 people were assigned to each group using stratified randomization method. Inclusion criteria: Literate, Living at home, 65 years and older, Having internet access, Able to use communication tools such as computers, tablets or smartphones, Able to communicate verbally and visually, Not having physical conditions or diseases that would prevent exercise (Stroke, Parkinson's, uncontrolled arrhythmia, serious heart disease-aortic stenosis, angina, severe musculoskeletal disease, knee and hip replacement in the last 6 months). (being bedridden), Agreeing to participate in the study. Exclusion criteria: Bedridden, Visually impaired, Moderate to severe cognitive impairment (Mini Mental State Test - MMD \<24).
Official title: The Effect of a Digital Storytelling Program Based on Pender's Health Promotion Model on Fall Behaviors, Fear of Falling, and Self-Efficacy Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
65 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2026-04-01
Completion Date
2026-08-30
Last Updated
2026-09-02
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Digital Storytelling Program Based on Pender's Health Promotion Model on Fall Behaviors, Fear of Falling, and Self-Efficacy
Pre-intervention: Elderly individuals meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria will be administered an introductory information form, the Fear of Falls Scale, and the Fall Behaviors Scale for the Elderly. Intervention implementation: Elderly individuals in the experimental group will be shown digital stories prepared within the framework of Pender's Health Promotion Model-Based Digital Storytelling Program, focusing on Individual Characteristics and Experiences, Behavior-Specific Concepts and Effects, and Behavioral Outcomes. Post-intervention: Immediately after the six-week intervention and three months after its completion, the Fear of Falls Scale and the Fall Behaviors Scale for the Elderly will be collected through face-to-face interviews with individuals.
Locations (1)
Kırsehir Ahi Evran University
Kırşehir, Kırşehir, Turkey (Türkiye)