An Intervention to Preserve Functional Status and Independence Among Community Dwelling Elderly
- Conditions
- Elderly
- Registration Number
- NCT00217113
- Lead Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
- Brief Summary
This is a study aimed at identifying Olmsted County senior citizens who are at risk for vulnerability. Those elders who screen "affirmatively" for vulnerability will be offered participation in a pilot intervention aimed at keeping seniors independent in the community. This intervention consists of a comprehensive geriatric home visit and the development of an individualized action plan aimed at preservation of function and independence. Participants will be followed for several months after their baseline assessment to evaluate implementation of recommendations.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 100
Not provided
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in VES-13 score (Pre/Post) Implementation of "Action Plan" Recommendations Frailty Domain Scores
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Hospitalization and Nursing home admissions
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Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Mayo Clinic
🇺🇸Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Mayo Clinic🇺🇸Rochester, Minnesota, United States