Parkinson Disease
Conditions
Brief summary
The full program is focused on identifying and reducing risk factors surrounding falls. Based on previous research, we believe that occupational therapy group classes and adaptive yoga are an ideal pairing to reduce fall risk. The occupational therapy sessions will consist of lecture, group discussion, and activities designed to target biological, behavioral, environmental, and socioeconomic factors that contribute to fall risk specifically for people with Parkinson's disease.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALMerging Yoga and Occupational Therapy for Parkinson disease
The group occupational therapy portion focuses on lecture, group discussion, and activities to reduce fall risk. The yoga program is part of an ongoing community yoga program specifically designed for people with Parkinson disease.
Sponsors
Colorado State University
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Individuals with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease OR their care partners * Individuals who read and understand English * Individuals who can stand with or without an assistive device * People who are willing to commit to yoga practice 2x/week for 8 weeks and pay $5/class through Raintree Athletic Club (Scholarships are available if needed!) * People who are willing to commit to group occupational therapy 2x/week for 8 weeks free of charge * score of at least 4/6 on the short mini mental status exam
Exclusion criteria
* less than 18 years of age
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Fall Risk Factor Management | Baseline, Pre-assessment (8-weeks after baseline), and post-assessment (8-weeks after pre-assessment) | Self-report 5 scales measuring the ability to manage fall risk factors |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed