The Effects of the Ram Kanom Jeen Exercise Program on Fall Prevention Behaviors among Community-dwelling Older Adults
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Background: Falls are a significant issue that leads to injuries, disabilities, and deaths in older people worldwide. Exercise can help prevent these consequences.
Objective: To examine the effects of the Ram Khanom Jeen exercise program on fall prevention behaviors and the incidence of falls in community-dwelling older adults.
Methods: A quasi-experimental study with a two-group design was used. The sample comprised 60 older adults residing in Nakhon Ratchasima province. They were divided into two groups: An experimental group (n = 30) and a control group (n = 30). The experimental group participated in an exercise program involving “Ram Khanom Jeen,” a traditional Thai dance-based exercise, while the control group received routine care. The intervention program consisted of four key activities: 1) Planning for fall prevention, 2) Performing the Ram Khanom Jeen exercise in conjunction with health and environmental management, 3) Monitoring the progress of the activities, and 4) Evaluating and summarizing the outcomes based on the program. Research instruments included the Ram Khanom Jeen exercise program, a general information form, a fall experience questionnaire, and a fall prevention behavior questionnaire. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, paired t-tests, and independent t-tests.
Results: The experimental group showed statistically significant improvements in fall prevention behaviors related to exercise, self-health management, and environmental management after the intervention (p < .05). The experimental group had significantly higher fall prevention behaviors compared with the control group (p < .05). There were no fall incidents in the experimental group.
Conclusion: The Ram Khanom Jeen exercise program effectively promotes fall prevention behaviors and reduces the incidence of falls among older adults. It can be applied in communities with similar contexts.
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