Bathing adaptations in the homes of older adults (BATH-OUT): results of a feasibility randomised controlled trial (RCT).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Housing adaptations have been identified as an important environmental and prevention intervention for older adults, which may improve health and quality of life. The onset of disability in bathing can act as a warning for further disability in other activities and may therefore be a judicious time-point for intervention. The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility of conducting a Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) of bathing adaptations, to evaluate whether they improve older adults' perceived health status and quality of life, prevent further functional deterioration, and reduce the use of other health and social care resources. This study was conducted in preparation for a powered RCT.

Method

Eligibility criteria were aged > 65 and referred to local a

SUBMITTER: Whitehead PJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6257950 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature