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Barriers and Facilitators to Exercise Engagement in People Over 60 at Risk of Falls: an Exploratory Study
Led by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust · Updated on 2024-06-21
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Sponsors
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East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Lead Sponsor
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National Institute for Health Research, United Kingdom
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This research aims to explore the experiences of people over the age of 60 who are at risk of falls, focusing on their views about exercising at home. The study seeks to understand the reasons why some engage with exercise and others do not, including preferences for exercise formats, communication with health professionals about falls risk, potential health inequalities, and the sustainability of exercise to reduce falls. The goal is also to support development of improved falls management pathways. Participants will take part in one semi-structured interview, either face-to-face or remotely, lasting about half an hour. The interview will gather qualitative data on exercise preferences and barriers, using tools like the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy chair exercises leaflet or personalized rehabilitation handouts as reference points. The study will involve up to ten participants and is expected to run for about 12 months from recruitment to analysis. During the study, participants' interviews will be recorded securely and anonymized for analysis using qualitative software. Researchers will explore patient views on materials, services, and communication related to falls prevention. Participants can withdraw at any time without affecting their usual care. The main outcome is to understand reasons for and against exercising at home to help improve physiotherapy services and address any health inequality concerns associated with falls risk.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Exercise Engagement in People Over 60 at Risk of Falls
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged 60 years or over
- At risk of falls or had a fall due to a musculoskeletal cause (pain, muscle weakness, balance issue)
- Has capacity to consent, as deemed by the direct care team and researcher
- Can communicate in English OR the use of a translation service - Able to independently participate in an interview either face-to-face or via remote means OR can use a translation service
You will not qualify if you...
- Aged under 60
- Have a medical cause of falls OR currently under investigation for a medical cause of falls (eg/ dizziness, cardiac, visual impairment reported as being the cause of the fall as opposed to weakness or pain in lower limbs/balance issues or unsteady on feet)
- Moderate to severe cognitive impairment impairing capacity to consent
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person or remote) for eligibility assessment and consent discussion
Duration - 1 day
Participants take part in a single semi-structured interview to share their views on exercise engagement and physiotherapy experience.
1 interview session lasting approximately 30 minutes, conducted face-to-face or remotely
Duration - Up to 1 year
Participants' anonymised interview data is analysed to improve patient services and understand barriers and facilitators to exercise.
No visits; data analysis only
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Blackburn, Lancashire, United Kingdom, BB2 3HH
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Research Team
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Michelle Thirlwall
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Michelle Stephens
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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Number of Arms
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