Older adults Mobility problems Physical inactivity Frailty
Conditions
Interventions
The Coach2Move strategy consists of an extensive and systematically organized diagnostic phase in physiotherapy which leads to a specific goal- and patient oriented treatment. Shared decision making a
Sponsors
Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Community dwelling older adults > 70 years old, starting physiotherapy for mobility problems and/ or physical inactitity.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Not able to walk 5 meters (with or without assistive devices); 2. Palliative illness, not able to understand instructions (MMSE <21); 3. Severe degenerative neurological conditions; 4. Cardiovascular contra-indication for exercise; 5. Physiotherapy in last 6 months.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Level of physical activity as measured with the LASA Physical Activity Questionnaire (LAPAQ). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Mobility (modified Get Up & Go Test, walking speed and 6 minute walking test); 2. Quality of life (SF-36); 3. Level of frailty (Evaluative Frailty Index for Physical Activity); 4. Perceived Effect (Global Perceived Effect, Patient Specific Complaints); 5. Fatigue (Numeric Rating Scale Fatigue); 6. Healthcare utilization; 7. Comorbidity. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactN.M. Vries, de
Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre Department: Scientific Institute for Quality of Healthcare (IQ healthcare), 114 P.O. Box 9101
Outcome results
None listed