Efficacy of Education With Balance Exercise in Improving Balance and Reducing the Fear of Falls in Elderly
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 60
- 主要终点
- BERG BALANCE SCALE
研究概览
简要总结
The aim of the study was to evaluate the Efficacy of Education With Balance Exercise in Reducing Fear of Falls in Elderly Population . In the present study the educational program along with balance training was delivered to group A, (Experimental group) and only Balance training was delivered to group B, (Control group) for 6 weeks for 1 hr duration once weekly. Education program included education about the risk factors of falls such as environmental hazards, importance of good nutrition, use of stick while walking, avoiding slippery surfaces. Balance training consists of stance activities and balance exercise program. The outcome measures for this intervention were Activities specific balance confidence scale and berg balance scale.
详细描述
Present study was an experimental design. A total of 60 elderly subjects were selected as per the selection criteria and they were randomly allocated in two equal groups i.e.Group A- (Experimental Group)- Balance Exercises and Education Program Group B - (Control Group) - Balance exercises.procedure of study was explained to each subject and written consent was taken from them.
Aim:
The aim of the study was to evaluate the Efficacy of Education With Balance Exercise in Reducing Fear of Falls in Elderly Population .
Materials and Methods In the present study the educational program along with balance training was delivered to group A, (Experimental group) and only Balance training was delivered to group B, (Control group) for 6 weeks for 1 hr duration once weekly. Education program included education about the risk factors of falls such as environmental hazards, importance of good nutrition, use of stick while walking, avoiding slippery surfaces. Balance training consists of stance activities and balance exercise program. The outcome measures for this intervention were Activities specific balance confidence scale and berg balance scale.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 60 Years 至 80 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Both males and females were included in the study.
- •Individuals with Mini Mental Status Examination score >
- •History of falls in last 6 months
排除标准
- •Any musculoskeletal disorder
- •Any visual deficit
- •Any systemic disease
- •Any Neurological Disorder
- •Any Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorder
- •Now cooperative Individuals
- •Any Psychological disorder
结局指标
主要结局
BERG BALANCE SCALE
时间窗: 6 weeks
次要结局
- ACTIVITY BALANCE CONFIDENCE SCALE(6 WEEKS)
研究者
DIVYA MIDHA
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Maharishi Markendeswar University (Deemed to be University)