Trial reportBMC geriatrics2017
The design and development of a complex multifactorial falls assessment intervention for falls prevention: The Prevention of Falls Injury Trial (PreFIT).
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 20 citations in OpenAlex.
- Multifactorial and multiple component interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2018Pooled it
- Fall prevention interventions in primary care to reduce fractures and falls in people aged 70 years and over: the PreFIT three-arm cluster RCT.Health technology assessment (Winchester, England) · 2021Trial
- Development and delivery of an exercise programme for falls prevention: the Prevention of Falls Injury Trial (PreFIT).Physiotherapy · 2018Trial
- A summary of the Malaysian Clinical Practice Guidelines on the management of postmenopausal osteoporosis, 2022.Osteoporosis and sarcopenia · 2023Review
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- Age differences in functioning and contextual factors in community-dwelling stroke survivors: A national cross-sectional survey.PloS one · 2022Article
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- Systematic scoping review of frameworks used to develop rehabilitation interventions for older adults.BMJ open · 2019Article
- Inertial Sensor-Based Variables Are Indicators of Frailty and Adverse Post-Operative Outcomes in Cardiovascular Disease Patients.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2018Article
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Abstract
backgroundThis paper describes the design and development of a complex multifactorial falls prevention (MFFP) intervention for implementation and testing within the framework of a large UK-based falls prevention randomised controlled trial (RCT).
methodsA complex intervention was developed for inclusion within the Prevention of Falls Injury Trial (PreFIT), a multicentre pragmatic RCT. PreFIT aims to compare the clinical and cost-effectiveness of three alternative primary care falls prevention interventions (advice, exercise and MFFP), on outcomes of fractures and falls. Community-dwelling adults, aged 70 years and older, were recruited from primary care in the National Health Service (NHS), England.
resultsDevelopment of the PreFIT MFFP intervention was informed by the existing evidence base and clinical guidelines for the assessment and management of falls in older adults. After piloting and modification, the final MFFP intervention includes seven falls risk factors: a detailed falls history interview with consideration of 'red flags'; assessment of balance and gait; vision; medication screen; cardiac screen; feet and footwear screen and home environment assessment. This complex intervention has been fully manualised with clear, documented assessment and treatment pathways for each risk factor. Each risk factor is assessed in every trial participant referred for MFFP. Referral for assessment is based upon a screening survey to identify those with a history of falling or balance problems. Intervention delivery can be adapted to the local setting.
conclusionThis complex falls prevention intervention is currently being tested within the framework of a large clinical trial. This paper adheres to TIDieR and CONSORT recommendations for the comprehensive and explicit reporting of trial interventions. Results from the PreFIT study will be published in due course. The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the PreFIT MFFP intervention, compared to advice and exercise, on the prevention of falls and fractures, will be reported at the conclusion of the trial.
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