Prevention of falls in community-dwelling older adults Not Applicable Falls
Conditions
Interventions
After the baseline assessment, participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups, group A or B. A quasi-random method, with a 1:1 allocation ratio, will be used for randomization, namely the
Sponsors
University of West Attica
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged >65 years 2. Willing to be assigned to any of the two study intervention groups
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Cognitive impairments 2. Neurological disorders 3. Cardiovascular diseases or high blood pressure not controlled with medication 5. Surgery on lower limbs affecting gait within the previous 6 months 6. Medical or other musculoskeletal problems that could affect the ability to complete objective assessments, or exercise with safety 7. Engaged in exercise training currently or within the previous 3 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Function will be assessed using the Timed Up and Go Test at baseline, 12, and 24 weeks 2. Gait speed will be assessed using the 4-m test at baseline, 12, and 24 weeks 3. Fear of falling will be assessed using the Falls Efficacy Scale International (FES-I) questionnaire at baseline, 12, and 24 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Quality of life will be evaluated using the Greek version of the EQ-5D questionnaire at baseline, 12, and 24 weeks 2. Depression and anxiety will be assessed using the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) at baseline, 12, and 24 weeks 3. Balance will be assessed with the Tandem test and Functional Reach test at baseline, 12, and 24 weeks 4. Physical activity will be assessed with the international physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ) questionnaire at baseline 5. Ability to perform everyday tasks will be assessed using the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS) questionnaire at baseline, 12, and 24 weeks 6. Proprioception will be assessed using the Lord test and Foot taping test at baseline, 12, and 24 weeks 7. Muscle strength for lower limbs will be assessed using the sit to stand test (30seconds) at baseline, 12, and 24 weeks 8. The active range of the knee and ankle flexion motion and the extension motion will be measured at baseline 9. Coordination will be assessed using the heel-to-shin test at baseline, 12, and 24 weeks 10. Mental state is assessed with the Clock Drawing Task, CDT (Mini – Coq) at baseline 11. Home environment will be assessed using the home falls and accidents screening tool (HOMEFAST) questionnaire at baseline, 12, and 24 weeks 12. Adherence to prescribed home exercise will be assessed via Exercise Adherence Rating Scale (EARS) at 12 weeks 13. Shoe type will be assessed using the Footwear Assessment Tool at baseline, 12, and 24 weeks 14. Baseline data and demographic characteristics will be measured prior to study recruitment | — |
Countries
Greece
Contacts
Public ContactJohn;Vassiliki Gliatis;Sakellari
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Outcome results
None listed