Effect of a Health Education Intervention to Reduce Fear of Falling and Falls in Older People: A Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial Protocol.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Fear of falling (FOF) and falls are prevalent issues among older adults, leading to activity restriction, decreased quality of life, and increased dependency. This study aims to assess the effectiveness of a nurse-led health education intervention to reduce FOF and fall incidence in older adults within primary care settings. Methods: This two-arm, multicenter, parallel, cluster-randomized clinical trial includes ten primary care centers in Spain and will enroll 150 adults over 65 years with FOF, mild or no functional dependence, and independent ambulation. Participants will be randomized to either the intervention group, which will receive five initial group education sessions led by community nurses and a booster session at six months, or the control g

SUBMITTER: Alcolea-Ruiz N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11728216 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature