7 Optimizing and implementing a community-based group fall prevention program | 139 Of the 14 therapists who filled in the questionnaire, most were women (79%). Of the therapists, 86% was satisfied with the program and 93% would recommend the program to older adults having difficulties with balance or walking. Deviations from the standard training protocol were reported by 57% of the therapists. Outcomes of the questionnaire are presented in Table 7.5. Table 7.5. Results of the questionnaire of the therapists who provided the fall prevention program. Number of participants (%) Satisfaction about the programa Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied 12 (85.7%) 2 (14.3%) 0 (0%) Deviated from standard training program (yes)a 8 (57.1%) Would you recommend the program to someone having difficulties with balance or walking (yes)a 13 (92.9%) Did you find the participants to whom you gave the program suitable for participation (yes)?a 9 (64.3%) Did COVID-19 play a role in your choice to participate as a therapist?a Yes, group size has been adjusted Yes, I made some adjustments in providing the program Yes, I was unsure about group activities No 1 (7.1%) 1 (7.1%) 1 (7.1%) 11 (78.6%) If participants were asked to contribute for their participation in the program, which amount do you think this contribution should be?a 0 to 25 euros 25 to 50 euros 50 to 75 euros 75 to 100 euros More than 100 euros 0 (0%) 2 (14.3%) 4 (28.6%) 2 (14.3%) 5 (35.7%) a Presented as n (percentage) Characteristics of the participants of the focus groups Table 7.6 shows the characteristics of the FPP participants, therapists and stakeholders who participated in the focus groups. A number of 33 FPP participants, 5 therapists and 11 stakeholders participated in the focus groups. Most participants in each group were woman. The therapists had an average of 18 years of working experience, and the stakeholders about 10 years of working experience in their current function.
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