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Piloting the Stepping On after Stroke” falls prevention program for community stroke survivors in Singapore: A feasibility study

Not Applicable
Conditions
Stroke
Falls
Stroke - Ischaemic
Stroke - Haemorrhagic
Injuries and Accidents - Other injuries and accidents
Registration Number
ACTRN12616001195448
Lead Sponsor
Xu Tianma
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Stopped early
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
48
Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion criteria for stroke participant:
* Age 50 and above
* Diagnosed with stroke (first or recurrent stroke) within two years
* Medically stable
* Able to walk minimum 10 meters unsupported with or without aid
* Has concerns about falling or had a history of fall
* Able to communicate verbally in conversational English or Mandarin
* Cognitively intact (Abbreviated Mental Test: 8 and above)
* Able to make decision and give consent
* Stays with a caregiver (either family member or domestic helper)

Inclusion criteria for family member and domestic helper
* Family member and domestic helper of the enrolled stroke participant
* Able to understand and speak conversational English or Mandarin
* Give consent
* The age limit for family members and domestic helpers will be 18 and above.

Exclusion Criteria

Exclusion criteria for stroke participants:
* Unable to express verbally or understand verbal instructions
* Cognitively impaired (AMT<8)
* Wheelchair bound or bed bound
* Medically unstable, e.g. unstable angina, untreated fits.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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