To see risk factors of falls and participation restriction in fallers and pre-fallers in elderly community individual
- Conditions
- Healthy Community dwelling elderly individual
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2025/06/088618
- Lead Sponsor
- Dr Vithalrao Vikhe Patil College of Physiotherapy Ahmednagar
- Brief Summary
Falls have multiple causes, including a history of falling, advanced age, limitations in balance and mobility, poor vision, cognitive impairments, illnesses like stroke and Parkinson’s disease, and the use of multiple medications. It is crucial to inquire if all older adults have experienced a fall in the past year. A multifaceted assessment of known risk factors and their management should be implemented to mitigate the risk of falls. Individuals who report a fall should undergo an evaluation of their gait and balance. If instability is detected, a comprehensive fall risk assessment encompassing a detailed fall history, physical examination, functional assessment, and environmental evaluation is recommended. This paper emphasizes the significance of multidimensional fall interventions, particularly targeting modifiable risk factors. Two key elements often included in effective fall prevention strategies are: a) exercises focusing on balance, strength, and gait training, and b) modifications to the home environment. Additionally, reducing or discontinuing psychoactive medications and other medications plays a crucial role in fall prevention. Most frail older adults living in the community after discharge from aged care services are unable to engage in their desired life roles.
The areas most affected by participation restriction were work and community mobility. Participation restriction is associated with factors from other ICF dimensions, including health condition, impairment of body form/function, and activity limitation. Participation is multifactorial in nature. Both grip and quadriceps strength were independently and significantly linked to participation. Balance and mobility, indicated by postural sway, gait speed, use of walking aids, and lower extremity function, also played crucial roles in participation. Participation restriction, considered an aspect of disability by the ICF, was significantly associated with the degree of frailty and the number of concurrent medical conditions. Research by Fried et al. indicated that disability, comorbidity, and frailty are distinct yet overlapping entities in older adults, with disability primarily related to activity limitation and possibly participation restriction. Understanding the extent and nature of participation restriction in frail older adults is crucial in our aging society.
Understanding the physiological, psychological, and social dimensions of frailty is vital for furthering research in medical gerontology. A clearer concept of frailty can help inform public health policies, enabling better allocation of resources for prevention and care. Defining frailty can improve the clinical management of elderly patients by identifying those at risk and targeting interventions to prevent disability and maintain independence. A robust understanding can guide strategies for primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention, aiming to reduce the burden of diseases associated with aging.
Frailty is recognized as a critical factor influencing adverse health outcomes, quality of life, healthcare use, and mortality among older adults. It operates independently of other diseases or disabilities. Many existing tools for frailty identification are either too complex for routine use in community or primary care settings or require healthcare professionals for administration. There is a need for a simple, reliable screening method that non-healthcare professionals can use effectively. Frailty is not a fixed state; individuals can transition between robust, pre-frail, and frail conditions over time. Early detection and intervention, particularly in the pre-frail stage, could help slow or reverse the progression to frailty. Previous research has largely focused on psychometric properties and clinical validation of frailty screening tools. However, there has been limited exploration of their applicability in public health or service settings, highlighting a gap in addressing frailty on a broader scale. The FRAIL scale, consisting of five simple items (fatigue, resistance, ambulation, illnesses, and weight loss), is straightforward and does not require professional healthcare administration. Its feasibility in real-world community settings needs further validation to determine its potential for large-scale use.
The use of the mRNL Index as a reliable measure of community reintegration in community-dwelling adults. Assessing reintegration in community-dwelling elderly individuals is crucial, as successful reintegration is associated with improved quality of life and reduced healthcare utilization. The mRNL Index, with its focus on daily functioning and personal integration, offers a comprehensive assessment that can inform targeted interventions to enhance community participation among the elderly.
Despite its potential, there is a need for studies specifically validating the mRNL Index within community-dwelling elderly populations. Such research would confirm its reliability and validity in this demographic, ensuring that the tool accurately reflects the unique challenges and experiences of older adults. Addressing these research gaps, healthcare professionals can better utilize the mRNL Index to assess and promote successful reintegration among community-dwelling elderly individuals, ultimately enhancing their quality of life and community participation.
Therefore, this study is carried out to see the risk factors of falls and participation restriction among elderly community dwellers in Frail and Pre-Frail individual.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Not Yet Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 132
Elderly Healthy Population MMSE.
Unwilling to participate Recent injuries.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method MODIFIED REINTEGRATION TO NORMAL LIVING INDEX BASELINE
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
DVVPFS College of Physiotherapy vilad ghat Ahmednagar
🇮🇳Ahmadnagar, MAHARASHTRA, India
DVVPFS College of Physiotherapy vilad ghat Ahmednagar🇮🇳Ahmadnagar, MAHARASHTRA, IndiaDr Pratik Rajendra InglePrincipal investigator9284851315prateekingle123456@gmail.com