Effects of Otago exercise programme on falls and fear of falling among older adults in the Community and assisted living facility
Not Applicable
- Conditions
- fall prevention
- Registration Number
- PACTR202210882192203
- Lead Sponsor
- Department of Medical Rehabilitation Nnamdi Azikiwe University
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Pending
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 160
Inclusion Criteria
Participants will be eligible for inclusion if:
i). They are aged 65 years and above
ii). They report having fallen at least once in the previous year
iii). They report moderate to severe fear of falling on the Short Falls Efficacy Scale International
iv). They are residing in this study's locations
Exclusion Criteria
i). Any medical condition that could interfere with study outcomes
ii). Substantial subjective visual or hearing impairments
iii). MMSE score less than 24
iv). Inability to walk 3 m
v). Require assistance of another person to ambulate or transfer
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
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- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method