Advanced Practice Nurses for Fall Incidence PrevenTion in Very Old Robust Adults

Launched by NANTES UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Sep 26, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, called APN-FIT, is studying how effective a special fall prevention program led by Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) is compared to standard care for older adults who are not frail. The goal is to help very old and active adults, aged 80 and over, to reduce their risk of falling, which can lead to serious injuries. Participants will first receive a thorough health check-up, and they will have the option to join physical activity programs over a year. Throughout the study, any falls that happen will be recorded at different points to see how well the program works.

To be eligible for this trial, you should be 80 years or older, considered vigorous based on a simple health scale, and have a primary care doctor who works closely with the local APN. It’s important that you can travel to the doctor’s office and understand French well enough to follow the program. This study is currently looking for participants, so if you or someone you know fits these criteria, you might consider joining to help improve fall prevention for older adults.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion criteria:
• • Aged 80 or over;
• • Vigorous according to the " Clinical Frailty Scale " (scores 1, 2, 3) ;
• • Having a referring primary care physician working in pairs with the local Advanced Practice Nurse;
• • affiliated to a Health Care Plan
• • Informed and having signed consent to participate in the research.
• Exclusion criteria:
• • Under guardianship or trusteeship;
• • Unable to travel to the primary care office or unable to follow the adapted physical activity program;
• • Poor understanding of French.