OBJECTIVES to develop and test a board game for fall prevention in older adults in the community. METHODS a descriptive study, carried out through the use of game design elements… Click to show full abstract
OBJECTIVES to develop and test a board game for fall prevention in older adults in the community. METHODS a descriptive study, carried out through the use of game design elements (narrative, mechanics, aesthetics and technology), the Health Promotion Model, assessment by experts and testing with older adults. For assessment, the Concordance Index was used, considering it greater than 80%. RESULTS three prototypes and the final version were developed. The game's narrative was based on promotion model, comprising individual aspects, benefits and barriers in behavior to prevent falls. The mechanics outlined goals and rules. Aesthetics encompassed layout and illustrations. The technology involved board, cards, pin, roulette and instruction manual. The game was assessed by 36 experts and 31 older women from the community, with a Concordance Index of 93.22% and 99%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS the game developed and tested was considered an adequate educational strategy for fall prevention.
               
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