Exercise Engagement in People Over 60 at Risk of Falls

Launched by EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST · Oct 19, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is exploring how people over 60 years old, who are at risk of falls, feel about exercising at home. The study will interview participants to understand their experiences with falls and what makes it easier or harder for them to stay active. The researchers want to learn about the types of exercise formats that people prefer, like printed leaflets or online programs, how comfortable they are discussing their fall risks with healthcare providers, and if there are barriers to exercising due to health inequalities.

To be eligible for this trial, participants must be aged 60 or older and have a history of falls or conditions that could lead to falls, like muscle weakness or balance issues. Participants will have one-on-one interviews, either in person or remotely, to share their thoughts. The information gathered will help improve exercise programs and support for older adults to reduce their risk of falls. The study is currently recruiting participants and aims to gather insights over the next year.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Aged 60 years or over
• • At risk of falls or had a fall due to a musculoskeletal cause (pain, muscle weakness, balance issue)
• • Has capacity to consent, as deemed by the direct care team and researcher
• • Can communicate in English OR the use of a translation service - Able to independently participate in an interview either face-to-face or via remote means OR can use a translation service
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • - Aged under 60
• • Have a medical cause of falls OR currently under investigation for a medical cause of falls (eg/ dizziness, cardiac, visual impairment reported as being the cause of the fall as opposed to weakness or pain in lower limbs/balance issues or unsteady on feet)
• • Moderate to severe cognitive impairment impairing capacity to consent