A community-based single fall prevention exercise intervention for older adults (STEADY FEET): Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Falls and fall-related injuries in older adults are a leading cause of disability and death. Evidence has shown the benefits of exercises in improving functional outcomes and reducing fall rates among community-dwelling older adults. However, there is lack of effective community-based single exercise intervention for a broad population of older adults who are at high risk for falls. We aim to evaluate the effectiveness of Steady Feet (SF), a 6-month tailored community fall prevention exercise programme for improving functional outcomes. SF classes are facilitated by community fitness instructors and an exercise video. The main outcome is between-group changes in short physical performance battery (SPPB) scores. Secondary outcomes include balance confidence, fear of falli

SUBMITTER: Ong RHS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9584377 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature