Perceptions of Physical Therapists of Online Introduction and Training in the Home-based Older Persons Upstreaming Prevention Physical Therapy (HOP-UP-PT) Program: A Qualitative Study.

Introduction Traditionally, physical therapy has adopted a tertiary approach to preventative care. However, recent trends in fall-related injuries and deaths among older individuals suggest a dire need for earlier intervention. The Home-based Older Persons Upstreaming Prevention Physical Therapy (HOP-UP-PT) program has been developed to improve the health and overall function of community-dwelling older adults at risk of functional decline.