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Activity Steps

Purpose of Activity

To present a pilot study conducted to evaluate the effect of amulticomponent balance and resistance training intervention on physical function, balance, and falls in older community-dwelling patients who have heart failure.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Recall previous research about the incidence and etiology of falls in older patients.
  2. Outline the methodology used for this study of the effect of a multicomponent balance and resistance training intervention on physical function, balance, and falls in older communitydwelling patients.
  3. Summarize the results of the study.
Price: $12.50

Credits:

  • ANCC 1.0 CH
  • DC - BON 1.0 CH
  • KY-BON 1.0 CH
  • GA - BON 1.0 CH

Lippincott Professional Development is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Professional Development is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223.







Test Code: RNJ0120C
Published: Jan/Feb 2020
Expires: 12/31/2026
Required Passing Score: 9/10 (90%)
Authors: Rita McGuire, PhD, RN, PHCNS-BC; Julie Honaker, PhD, CCC-A; Bunny Pozehl, PhD, APRN, FAAN; Melody Hertzog, PhD