Web-Based Fall Prevention Program for Elderly
- Conditions
- Fall RiskFallFear of Falling
- Interventions
- Behavioral: Web-Based Fall Prevention Program
- Registration Number
- NCT05406323
- Lead Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
- Brief Summary
Fall is one of the most common problems experienced by the elderly, is an important public health problem in many societies. Falls are one of the leading causes of fatal and non-fatal injuries in the elderly. An average of one-third of individuals aged 65 and over have a fall at least once each year. The research will be carried out on the web page that on fall prevention prepared within the scope of this project. The aim of this project is to assess the effect of Web-Based Fall Prevention Program on falling, fall risk and fear of fall.
- Detailed Description
The research was planned as a experimental design with a pretest- posttest control group design. It will be with individuals over the age of 65. The sample size of the research is consists of 72 people who agreed to participate in the research. Participant will be randomly assigned to the experimental and control groups via computer programı (random.org).
The research will be conduct on a web-based basis.The six-week web-based program includes health education, exercise and safe home environment initiatives.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 72
- Willing to participate in the study,
- 65 years or older,
- Completing the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test for 12 seconds or more,
- Having internet access and the ability to use communication tools such as computers, tablets or smartphones,
- Not dependent on bed,
- Without moderate and severe cognitive impairment (Mini Mental State Test-MMD ≥24),
- Illiterate,
- Visually impaired,
- Physical condition or disease that may prevent exercise (Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson, with a fracture, artificial knee- hip-joint in the last six months etc..)
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Web-Based Fall Prevention Program Intervention Web-Based Fall Prevention Program Participants in this group will receive a 6-week Web-Based Fall Prevention Program intervention, comprising of health education, exercise and safe home environment. Web-Based Fall Prevention Program will be conducted on web based (Web - Based Fall Prevention Program website)
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in number of falls Pre, post (6 weeks), 3 months, 6 months Participants will be asked about the number of falls in the past 12 months
Change in Fall Risk Pre, post (6 weeks), 3 months, 6 months Simple screening test that is a sensitive and specific measure of probability for falls among older adults. An older adult who takes ≥12 seconds to complete the TUG is at risk for falling.
Change in Falls Efficacy Scale (FES) Pre, post (6 weeks), 3 months, 6 months Falls Efficacy Scale (FES) was developed to assess individuals' fear of falling. It consists of 10 items. The items are answered with yes or no. An increase in the individual's fear of falling mean score means that the fear of falling increases.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in The Falls Behavioral (FaB) Scale Pre, post (6 weeks), 3 months, 6 months It has 30 items and 10 dimensions, and it is designed to identify an older person's awareness of-and practice of-behaviors that could potentially protect the individual from falling. The 10 behavioral dimensions were cognitive adaptations, protective mobility, avoidance, awareness, pace, practical strategies, displacing activities, being observant, changes in level, and getting to the phone. Items of the scale are based on self-reporting and were scored from 1 (never) to 4 (always), with 0 for does not apply. Increases in subscales' mean scores indicate the individual is making safe behavioral changes or not taking risky behaviors.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Istanbul University- Cerrahpasa
🇹🇷Istanbul, Turkey