Clinical Research Directory

Neurophysiological Changes After Perturbation-based Training in Older Adults

This is an assessor-blinded neurophysiological study. Participants will be randomly assigned to a perturbation-based training (PBT) or a walking (control) group. Changes in postural stability and neurophysiology in the brain following PBT compared to walking exercise without perturbation will be investigated.

Validating a Multifactorial Algorithm to Predict Fall Risk in Community Dwelling Older Persons Aged 65 Years or Older

Falls in older adults have an annual incidence between 23 and 34% for persons of 65 years and older. The lack of transfer of promising research results on falls prevention to daily practice may have several explanations. One of the first concerns for that matter may be a valid and sensitive selection of the persons at risk who are eligible for fall prevention interventions Goals of the prospective obeservational study: 1. To validate a new, comprehensive, multifactorial screeningsintrument to predict the risk on falls in community dwelling, Belgian, older adults (\>65years or older). 2. To optimize the new, comprehensive, multifactorial screeningsintrument and to specify correct cut off scores Researchers will compare the data of the accuracy of new algorithm with the current Belgian policy. Participants will participate in a one-time testing moment, where they will be asked some questions about general characteristics and medical history, followed by two questionnaire and seven physical tests . Based on this data, their fall risk will be assessed. In the year that follows, the older person's fall behavior will be monitored with a monthly falls calender. Participant will be asked to fill out these calenders everyday ('Did you fall today?' YES/NO) and send them at the end of each month to the researchers, digitally or postal.

Resilience-Building Nursing Intervention for Elderly Well-being

The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of a resilience-enhancing nursing intervention on the psychological well-being of older adults living in the community. Participants will benefit from individualized nursing support designed to bolster their resilience and coping skills. This intervention will be customized to meet personal requirements and provided in a nurturing setting. Engaging in this study could result in enhanced well-being and life quality. Although some minor discomforts may arise during assessments or interventions, the confidentiality and rights of the participants will be rigorously safeguarded.