The Effect of Home Based Fall Prevention Program on Older Adults at High Risk of Falling

Launched by ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY · Oct 14, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a home-based program designed to help older adults who are at high risk of falling. The goal is to see if this program, led by nurses, can reduce the number of falls, improve balance, lower the fear of falling, and enhance overall quality of life for participants. Researchers will also look at how many people end up in the hospital due to falls and whether their homes are safe for them.

To participate in this study, individuals need to be at least 65 years old and assessed as having a high risk of falling. This is determined using a simple self-assessment tool. Participants will also have a physical therapist evaluate them to ensure it's safe for them to exercise. Those who have had recent heart surgery, certain health conditions like low blood pressure when standing, or regular exercise routines will not be eligible. If someone joins the study, they can expect support and guidance on exercises and safety measures to help them stay active and safe at home.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Individuals aged 65 years and over with a high risk of falling (Those who score four and above on the Falls Risk Self-Assessment Scale will be determined as having a high risk of falling).
• • To be examined by a physical therapist and to obtain consent that there is no harm in exercising (They will be referred to Bartın State Hospital and evaluated by a physical therapy specialist physician),
• • Without a diagnosis of orthostatic hypotension,
• • Elderly individuals who volunteered to participate in the study were identified.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Cardiovascular surgery in the last one year
• • Diagnosis of orthostatic hypotension
• • Having a neurological or neurodegenerative disease (such as Parkinson's dementia)
• • Older people who exercise regularly,