Elderly falls Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning
Conditions
Interventions
The physical exercise program to be implemented is based on the Otago exercise program (PEO), including exercises aimed at balance, gait and muscular strength of the lower limbs. The program is carrie
Sponsors
Escola Superior de Enfermagem do Porto
Fraunhofer Portugal Research Center for Assistive Information and Communication Solutions
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. 65 years or older 2. Living at home 3. Able to walk independently 4. Do not present cognitive impairment according to the Portuguese version of the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) 5. Do not have severe visual or hearing impairment 6. Have the motivation to participate in a physical exercise program with technological support
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Chronic or acute illness reported by the participant, for which exercise is contraindicated 2. History of hip or knee surgery or history of lower limb fractures in the last 12 months 3. Be participating or have participated in physical exercise programs in the last 6 months 4. To be participating in another research study involving fall prevention programs
Design outcomes
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. The incidence of falls measured by the number of falls during the 8 weeks by the participants 2. Functional capacity measured through Lawton & Brody at the beginning and at the end of 8 weeks. 3. Fear of falling measured using the Falls Efficacy Scale - International (FES-I) at the beginning and at the end of 8 weeks 4. The usability of the technology measured through the System Usability Scale (SUS) at the end of 8 weeks 5. The environmental risk measured through the Home Fall Prevention Checklist for Older Adults (HFPC) at baseline | — |
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Muscle strength measured using 30 Seconds Chair Stand Test (30-CST) at the beginning and at the end of 8 weeks 2. Gait measured using the Timed-Up and Go Test (TUGT), at the beginning and at the end of 8 weeks 3. Risk of falling measured through 30 CST + TUGT and through the technological platform at the beginning and at the end of 8 weeks | — |
Countries
Portugal
Contacts
Public ContactMaria de Fátima;Sílvia Araújo;Rêgo
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Outcome results
None listed