Randomized controlled trial to evaluate a prevention program for frail community-dwelling older adults: a D-SCOPE protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Frail community-dwelling older adults, whom might experience problems regarding physical, cognitive, psychological, social and environmental factors, are at risk for adverse outcomes such as disability, institutionalization and mortality. People in need of help do not always find their way to care and support services and are left undetected. The aim of the D-SCOPE project is to detect frail community-dwelling older adults who previously went unnoticed and to improve their access to care and support. Goal is to increase their frailty-balance, quality of life, meaning in life, life satisfaction, mastery, community inclusion and ageing well in place.

Methods/design

The study is a prospective, longitudinal randomized four-armed controlled trial with follow-up at 6 mo

SUBMITTER: Lambotte D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6109979 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature