Status:
UNKNOWN
Feasibility of a Physical Activity Programme for Older Adults in Nursing Homes
Lead Sponsor:
National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
Collaborating Sponsors:
Irish Research Council
Conditions:
Old Age
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Older people living in nursing homes spend the majority of their time inactive. The current study has designed a physical activity intervention for older people living in nursing homes whereby the par...
Detailed Description
Physical inactivity is a global health pandemic and is one of four leading contributors to premature mortality. Although there is evidence that physical activity improves short-term function and is sa...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Aged 65 or over.
- Can speak and understand English.
- Resident in nursing home for at least 3 months.
- Able to rise from a chair with armrests (with or without a walking aid) and able to walk at least 10 metres (with or without a walking aid) independently or with minimal assistance.
- Approval of the resident's General Practitioner to participate.
- Cognitively capable of providing informed consent to participate, as judged by the key nurse caring for the participant.
- Cognitive function of a score of greater than 20 on the Mini Mental State Examination.
Exclusion
- Admission to nursing home for respite or end-stage terminal care.
- A significant sensory impairment, physical impairment or illness that impairs their ability to participate.
- Uncontrolled cardiovascular, musculoskeletal or neurological disorders.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
July 31 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03484715
Start Date
May 1 2018
End Date
July 31 2019
Last Update
April 2 2018
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