None listed
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Deepika Metange
Dr Saraswati Iyer
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Older adults aged 60 years or over, of both sexes, who live in the community. 2. Older adults residing for at least six months in the area.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Any diagnosed neurological disorders viz. Stroke, Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease. 2. History of orthopaedic disorders (fractures, severe arthritis) which may hinder participation in the tests. 3. Numbness in feet and legs (diabetic neuropathy), Vertigo etc. 4. Problems such as diabetic retinopathy, untreated cataract, glaucoma, macular degeneration, blindness etc. 5. Older adults with inability to communicate e.g., Aphasia, hearing deficits etc. 6. Presence of any known psychiatric conditions (mood disorders, schizophrenia) 7. Diagnosed with any acute medical illness, wheelchair bound or bed ridden. 8. Those residing in old age homes or any such institutions.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Quickscreen Fall Risk assessment Scale Timepoint: 1 year | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Autonomic nervous system assessment using Compass 31 questionnaire 2. Montreal cognitive assessment (MOCA) 3. Reaction time using DLRT 4. Timed up and Go scale. 5. Balance measures using Four stage balance test and Tinetti (balance and gait subtest). 6. Modified Clinical Test of Sensory Integration for Balance (mCTSIB). Timepoint: 1 year | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDeepika Metange
Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Dept of Physiotherapy
Outcome results
None listed