Participants' Perceptions of Factors in Preventing Falls

Abstract

We would like to sincerely thank our advisor, Dr. Kitsum Li, for her invaluable guidance, expertise, support, and insight throughout our master's thesis process. Implementing this program evaluation would not have been possible without her help. This thesis also could not have occurred without the collaboration with and trust from Debbie and Ellen, who allowed us to work with their organization. Rajvinder Bains-I would like to thank my incredible family and friends for their continuous support and love. Thank you for always keeping a smile on my face, even in the most stressful of times. Thank you to my superhero, my dad. My dad encouraged me to work hard and strive for success in all aspects of life. Dad, you are forever in my heart and your memories have continuously encouraged me the last few years. I also would like to thank my amazing DUC MSOT cohort. Thank you guys for inspiring me! I am so blessed to call you all my friends and peers. Jaclyn, Nadine, and Tamara it has been an absolute privilege to call you three my thesis partners. You three are the most intelligent, motivating, and beautiful partners I could ever ask for. Thank you for a wonderful journey! Jaclyn Fok-I would like to give a huge thank you to my outstanding parents and wonderful brother. I would not be where I am today if it had not been for your unconditional support, constant encouragement, and unceasing prayers throughout my journey in OT school. I love you! Another big thank you to my wonderful OT cohort, mentors, mentees, and tutorees who constantly inspire me to work to the best of my abilities and become the best OT I can be. I cannot thank you all enough for the times we studied till the delirious hours of the morning, supported each other during intense midterm and finals weeks, partnered in countless group projects, and shared laughs over OT jokes. I am also extremely thankful for my fantastic thesis vii teammates Raj, Nadine, and Tamara. Your incredible dedication to your OT education and professional development were such an inspiration, and it was an honor working alongside you for the past two years! Nadine Marcelo-My deepest gratitude goes to my supportive family. Mom,Dad, Ate, Jb, Juan, and Bowser, I would not be where I am today without you all. Mom and Dad, my "work hard, party harder" parents, I cannot begin to express my gratitude and feelings for your unconditional love, support, and humor. Without you two, none of this would be possible. Both have instilled many admirable qualities in me and provided me a good foundation. You both have always been a great role model of resilience, strength, and character. I am also blessed to have my sister. Ate, not only do you let me talk your ear off about the role of OT, but you also put up with my "burara" tendencies and continue to give me good personal and professional advice. Thank you to my friends from all parts of my life. I am profoundly grateful for your support and understanding for the times I've missed when I needed to focus on school. You've all helped me stay sane thr...