Occupation-Based Multicomponent Intervention to Reduce Fall Risk in Older Adults

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

40 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-11-01

Study Completion Date

2026-03-30

Brief Summary

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This study aims to examine the effects of an occupation-based, multicomponent occupational therapy intervention on older adults aged 65 years and above with a history of falls living in the community. The intervention consists of 12 individualized sessions designed around the participants' meaningful occupations. It incorporates balance and gait training, environmental modifications, behavioral strategies, and safety-enhancing activities within a holistic framework. The sample will include 40 older adults who have experienced at least one fall in the past year. Data will be collected using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM), Tinetti Balance and Gait Test, Timed Up and Go Test (TUG), and Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE). Pre- and post-intervention measurements will be compared to evaluate the program's effects on occupational performance, satisfaction, balance, and gait functions. The study is expected to provide valuable evidence on the effectiveness of occupation-based approaches in fall prevention interventions for older adults.

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Detailed Description

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This study aims to evaluate the effects of a 12-session occupation-based, multicomponent occupational therapy intervention for older adults aged 65 years and above who have a history of falls. Falls are common in this population and are influenced by a combination of physical, behavioral, and environmental factors. Occupational therapy interventions that integrate balance training, environmental modification, and activity-based strategies may support safer participation in daily occupations. The intervention in this study is individualized and structured around the meaningful occupations identified by participants through the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM). The program includes components such as balance and gait training during daily activities, safety education, environmental adaptations, and behavioral strategies to reduce fall risk. Sessions are conducted individually in a face-to-face format and include both clinic-based and real-environment activities. Participants will complete standardized assessments before and after the intervention, including measures of occupational performance, satisfaction, balance, and functional mobility. The results will contribute to the understanding of how occupation-based multicomponent interventions support fall prevention and functional independence in community-dwelling older adults.

Conditions

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Geriatric Fall Cognition Balance Occupational Therapy

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NA

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Occupation-Based Multi-Component Intervention

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Occupation-Based Multi-Component Intervention

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Occupation-Based Multi-Component Intervention

Interventions

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Occupation-Based Multi-Component Intervention

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

History of at least one fall within the last 6 months

Age 65 years or older

Exclusion Criteria

Presence of a primary neurological condition that could contribute to falls (e.g., stroke, Parkinson's disease)

Presence of an orthopedic condition that could contribute to falls (e.g., extremity fractures, osteoarthritis, limb length discrepancy)

Presence of a psychiatric condition that could contribute to falls

History of any surgical operation involving the extremities

Minimum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No