A digital programme to prevent falls and improve well-being in people living with dementia in the community: the KOKU-LITE feasibility randomised controlled trial protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Around 885 000 people live with dementia in the UK, of whom around 50% experience a fall each year. 'Keep On Keep Up' (KOKU) is a National Health Service-approved gamified, digital health programme designed to maintain function and reduce falls through strength and balance exercises (Fitness and Mobility Exercise/OTAGO Exercise Programme (OTAGO)), and health literacy games. KOKU has been adapted to the needs of people living with dementia in the community (known as KOKU-LITE). This trial aims to test the feasibility and acceptability of trial processes and usability of KOKU-LITE.

Methods and analysis

A two-arm, parallel, non-blinded feasibility randomised controlled trial will be conducted using mixed methods. Participants aged ≥55 years with any type but varyin

SUBMITTER: Gangannagaripalli J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12366566 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature