Validation of a Fall Prevention Program Among Non-Ambulatory Wheeled Mobility Device Users With Multiple Sclerosis
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Sponsor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Enrollment
- 120
- Locations
- 3
- Primary Endpoint
- Reduction in fall incidence
- Last Updated
- 7 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
A research study to examine the effectiveness of a fall management program to prevent falls and develop fall recovery strategies for wheeled mobility device users living with Multiple Sclerosis.
Detailed Description
Falls are a serious concern for wheelchair and scooter users with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Approximately 75% of the population reports at least one fall in a 6-month period and nearly half report frequent falls. Falls can result in physical injuries and contribute to activity curtailment. Despite the negative consequences, limited evidenced-based fall prevention programs designed specifically for wheelchair and scooter users with MS exist. Recognizing the threat falls pose to health and well-being and the dearth of fall prevention programs, the purpose of this study to perform a structured process evaluation and examine the feasibility and efficacy of a community-based intervention specifically designed to reduce fall incidence among wheelchair and scooter users with MS. Secondary aims of the intervention are to improve functional mobility skills associated with fall risk (e.g. transfer and wheelchair skills, balance), increase knowledge of fall risk factors, decrease fear of falling and enhance quality of life and community participation.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis
- •\>18 years old
- •Main form of mobility is via a wheeled mobility device (Patient Determined Disease Steps Level 7)
- •Self reported ability to transfer with moderate assistance or less
- •Self-reported fall history (at least 1 fall/12 months)
Exclusion Criteria
- •MS exacerbation in the past 30 days
- •Received a score of 10 or above to the Short Blessed Test (attached)
- •Inability to sit upright for at least 1 hour.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Reduction in fall incidence
Time Frame: 44 weeks
Fall Diary; Construct: to report and track the number of falls experienced; Less number of falls indicates better outcome.
Secondary Outcomes
- Prevention of Fall(44 weeks)
- Prevention and Management of Fall(44 weeks)
- Management of Fall(44 weeks)