Does training family to help with physiotherapy improve falls related self efficacy, physical activity and quality of life for older people transitioning from hospital to the community?

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: falls; inactivity; fear of falling; deconditioning; caregiver strain; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616000565448
• Lead Sponsor: Professor Nora Shields

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-05-02
• Study Completion: 2018-07-30
• Last Update Posted: 22 February 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 35

Inclusion Criteria

Patients:
- Admitted to Transition Care Program
- Able to stand with one assistant
- Able to follow single stage instructions
- Availability of a willing, eligible family member or friend
- Basic English comprehension

Family members:
- Aged 18 years or older
- Available to assist with therapy at least three times weekly
- Physically fit assessed by self-report
- English comprehension

Exclusion Criteria

Patients will be excluded if they do not have a family member or friend able to participate, or if they are unable to stand without more than one person to assist.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified