Effectiveness of Three Interventions to Reduce Fear of Falling & Improve

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Clinical Trial Summary

Fear of falling is a major health problem among community-dwelling older adults that may contribute to avoidance of activities that they are capable of performing. Studies show that the fear of falling may lead to a continual, complex decline in older adults that includes a loss of auto efficacy, restriction of physical activities and social participation, physical frailty, falls and disability. Apart from these effects, the fear of falling may also have financial implications for health care systems and the general public. Several interventions have been shown to reduce fear of falling with multifactorial interventions, including physical and behavioral components, being most successful. Behavioral components usually comprise strategies to reduce catastrophic thinking and fear-related avoidance behaviors while physical components usually comprise falls prevention exercise programs. However, multifactorial programs are not always feasible or preferred by older people. In this framework, the objective of this works is to assess the effects (benefits and effectiveness) of three interventions programs (Tai Chi, postural control exercises and behavioral therapy intervention) to improve functionality and decrease fear of falling in older people living in the community.

Clinical Trial Description

Fear of falling is common among elderly people. Fear of falling can be associated with reductions in physical and social activities and negative impacts on quality of life. Several interventions have been shown to reduce the fear of falling, but their effectiveness has not been compared. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of three interventions programs to improve functionality and decrease fear of falling in the Elderly. Effective interventions to lessen fear of falling could therefore have significant consequences for individuals, their families and healthcare delivery systems.

Methods/Design: This is a controlled, randomized clinical trial of individual assignment, carried out on community living elderly, from Manizales (Colombia) who reporting fear of falling with restriction of activities of daily living. ;

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Fear of Falling

Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT03211429
Study type	Interventional
Source	Universidad de Caldas
Contact	Carmen L Curcio, PhD
Phone	573184665019
Email	carmen.curcio@ucaldas.edu.co
Status	Recruiting
Phase	N/A
Start date	June 2016
Completion date	December 2017

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Effectiveness of Three Interventions to Reduce Fear of Falling and Improve Functionality in the Elderly

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