Physical Activity Support for Frail Older Adults
Supporting Uptake of Evidence for Physical Activity in Older Adults With Complex Health Care Needs
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Frailty
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- Up to 99
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Health Services Research
- Participants needed
- 20 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for older adults who may be physically frail and have chronic health conditions. Participants will receive advice on physical activity and their physiotherapy sessions will be audio-recorded.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am over 65 years old
- I live in the community
- I have 1 or 2 deficits in the CHS index
- I have more than 1 chronic condition
- I can walk 3 metres with or without an assistive device
- I have a Mini-Mental State Examination score over 24
- I understand, speak, and read English well
- I am willing to have my physiotherapy sessions recorded
You may not be able to join if
- I have a diagnosed psychiatric condition
- I do not meet the inclusion criteria
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
Physically frail older adults often have chronic conditions that contribute to a higher chance of them being limited in daily activities and becoming dependent. Physical activity can help to better manage chronic conditions and prevent frailty. In this project, the counselling approach using the new Canadian 24-hour Movement Guidelines will be adapted for older adults at an early state of frailty.…
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Eligibility Criteria
Physiotherapists:
Inclusion Criteria:
* Eligible PTs are those who self-report at least 40% of their caseload is working with older adults and practice in the in the Greater Vancouver Area. In addition, they are willing to:
1. participate in online training for the assigned physical activity co…
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