The Telephysiotherapy for Older People (TOP-UP) program for improving mobility in people receiving aged care: a hybrid type 1 effectiveness-implementation randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess the effectiveness and implementation of a telephysiotherapy program for improving mobility, mobility goal attainment, and quality of life of people receiving at-home or residential aged care.

Study design

Hybrid type 1 effectiveness-implementation randomised controlled trial.

Setting, participants

People aged 65 years or older who were receiving community or residential aged care services in Australia, 1 September 2021 - 30 November 2023.

Intervention

Telephysiotherapy for Older People (TOP-UP): six-month program of ten telephysiotherapy (Zoom) sessions for assessment and tailored exercise prescription, supported by trained aged care workers and exercise videos.

Main outcome measures

Primary outcome: mobility (Short Physical Performa

SUBMITTER: Dawson R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12358105 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature