None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Nil: Nil
Sponsors
Dr Kantika Yadav
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The participant must be 45 years of age or older. The individual should belong to a Scheduled Tribe (ST) or a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG). The participant must have been a continuous resident of the selected area for at least five years. The participant must participate voluntarily in the study and able to provide informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals who have severe cognitive impairment that prevents them from understanding or responding to interview questions will be excluded from the study. Participants who are currently enrolled in similar health-related interventions or research studies will not be included, to avoid duplication and potential bias in the findings.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary Outcomes Improvement in functional ability (ADL/IADL scores) Improvement in quality of life (QoL) scores Early detection and management of functional decline and chronic conditionsTimepoint: Baseline (Phase 1) T0-T1-6 Months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary Outcomes Establishment of baseline data on functional decline, QoL, and health risk factors Identification of cultural beliefs and health-seeking behaviors Increased community participation in screening and health promotion activities Improved health service utilization and referral linkages Development and validation of a culturally appropriate community-based healthcare modelTimepoint: Baseline(T1)-During phase 2 Midline(T2)-Endline-9 months.;Tertiary Outcomes (Long-term Impact) Reduction in functional decline rates among elderly tribal populations Sustained improvement in independence, health status, and QoL Decreased burden of chronic diseases and disability Scalability and adoption of the model by health systems Contribution to policy development in geriatric and tribal healthTimepoint: Phase 3 (T3-T4)-6 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Syed Irfan Ali
Manipal Tata Medical College, Manipal Academy for Higher Education
Outcome results
None listed