Mobility and autonomy among elderly people Not Applicable
Conditions
Interventions
Training program with 20 intervention units targeting the promotion of mobility among residents. Units 2-18 are divided into 3 different levels (Level A, B, C) considering the physical and cognitive s
Sponsors
Main Association of Austrian Social Security Institutions (Austria)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Male and female residents living in the participating institutions 2. Above 60 years of age (average age of residents in the participating institutions is 86 years)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Residents with severe dementia and/or severe restriction in mobility
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Occupational performance as measured by Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM) 2. Risk for falling as measured by ?Timed up and go? Test 3. Flexibility as measured by ?Chair sit and reach? Test 4. Functional fitness (movement of shoulder) as measured by ?Back scratch? Test All tests measured at baseline and at end of intervention | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Cognitive and social mobility measured by assessing orientation and social situation 2. Health status/quality of life as measured by EQ5D 3. Pain status as measured by visual analogue scale (VAS) All tests are measured at baseline and at end of intervention | — |
Countries
Austria
Outcome results
None listed