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Implementing an Evidence-based Exercise Program to Reduce Falls in Community-dwelling Older Adults (Otago)
Sponsor: University of British Columbia
Summary
Falls are a major health care problem for seniors. The Otago Exercise Program, which consists of strength and balance training delivered by a physiotherapist, can reduce falls in this population. We will test two methods to deliver the Otago program. These will include a new coaching approach by a physiotherapist with the use of a Fitbit to provide feedback versus the traditional delivery. The degree to which the program is delivered as intended by physiotherapists as well as the number of falls, risk of falling, and participation in walking activities in older adults will be assessed over 24 months. Lastly, we will assess if the coaching approach is a cost-effective option.
Official title: Implementing an Evidence-based Exercise Program to Reduce Falls in Community-dwelling Older Adults
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
70 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
35
Start Date
2021-09-01
Completion Date
2026-06-01
Last Updated
2026-01-29
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Otago Exercise Programme+ (OEP+)
Physiotherapists (PTs) will receive OEP and BAP training. They will provide at home visits and follow-up phone calls to the older adult participants (5 at home visits and 3 phone calls). Older adults will have access to the OEP app.
Otago Exercise Programme (OEP)
PTs will receive OEP training. They will provide at home visits and follow-up phone calls to the older adult participants (5 at home visits and 3 follow-up phone calls).
Locations (1)
Arthritis Research Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada