OTAGO Exercise Program and Motivational Interviewing

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Fall Risk Factors Physical Activity Engagement, Patient Community-dwelling Older Adults
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
60 – 120
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
60 (estimated)
Sponsor
Oregon Health and Science University · Other
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About This Trial

The goal of this study is to see if OTAGO instructors, who have been trained in a special communication method called motivational interviewing, can help older adults start and stick with the OTAGO exercise program. The results will help guide future research on how behavior change techniques can support other fall prevention strategies.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥60 * At high fall risk: At least one "Yes" to 1) had a fall in the past year; 2) answer "difficult" to the question "do you find it hard to stand without using your hands"; 3) worry about falling * Able to converse audibly and coherently in English * Ambulatory with or wi…
Contacts

Hiroko Kiyoshi-Teo, PhD, RN

5034943858

kiyoshi@ohsu.edu

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