An interventional study of Fall Prevention by the Occupational Therapist in Fall Accident and Fall, Accidental, sponsored by Rush University Medical Center. Completed at 1 site in United States. Open to participants aged 60 Years and older, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2020-12-16.
Sponsored by Rush University Medical Center · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
Purpose of the study: To identify if an intervention focused on decreasing fear of falling (FOF) in a geriatric primary care setting implemented by an occupational therapist (OT) has the potential to decrease falls and improve physical, psychological and social factors related to FOF.
The primary research question: Is there an association between fear of falling among geriatric populations and fall prevention interventions that are offered by occupational therapist in a geriatric primary care setting?
Exclusion Criteria:
Fall prevention interventions implemented by an OT in a geriatric primary care setting for a client immediately following the provider visit within the office.
Behavioral: Fall Prevention by the Occupational Therapist
The interventions included education on adaptive equipment for household activities, adaptive equipment for activities of daily living, proper footwear in all environments, proper body mechanics, position changes, home environment set up, high fall risk activities, safety awareness, low vision and home exercises programs. In addition, discussion and education occurred to improve participation in valued occupations.
The Change of Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I), standardized measure for fear of falling
The outcome measure is the change between the pre FES-I and post FES-I
Time frame: One Time visit: 30-50 minutes
Plan to share: Undecided
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