Developing a Falls Management Tool for Adults With ID-POC

Launched by NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS TRUST · Apr 26, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

The clinical trial is exploring a new tool designed to help prevent falls in adults with intellectual disabilities. Falls can seriously affect their health and well-being, so the study is adapting an existing program, known as the ACTION FALLS programme, to meet the unique needs of this group. The goal is to create a version of the program that can effectively identify fall risks and provide tailored support to reduce those risks. Adults with intellectual disabilities, along with their caregivers and healthcare providers, will test this program to see how easy it is to use and to provide feedback on what works well and what could be improved.

To be eligible for the trial, participants must be at least 18 years old and either have an intellectual disability or be a clinician or caregiver working with someone who does. The trial is currently looking for participants in Nottinghamshire. If you join the study, you can expect to use this new tool and share your thoughts about your experience. Your input will be valuable in making sure the program is effective and easy to use for everyone involved.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• Component One:
• • Adults with ID, 18 years and over, accessing the ID service in identified clinical team
• • Clinicians working in identified clinical team for adults with ID
• Component Two:
• • Adults with an ID, 18 years and over, living in Nottinghamshire Family or paid carer of an adult with an ID living in Nottinghamshire
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Lack of capacity to provide informed consent