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First received: May 16, 2023

Clinical Trial: A HAPA-based Multicomponent Fall Intervention on Older Adults With Declines in Intrinsic Capacity in Nursing Homes

Study Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Recruit Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Condition: Fall Risk

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: Effects of a HAPA-based Multicomponent Fall Intervention on Older Adults With Declines in Intrinsic Capacity in Nursing Homes

Brief Summary: Falls are a common geriatric syndrome that impedes healthy aging and are the primary cause of accidental death in older adults.Globally, more than 50% of older adults experience falls in nursing homes each year.Intrinsic capacity (IC) is a quantifiable measure of healthy aging, and consists of five dimensions: cognitive, locomotor, vitality, sensory (vision and hearing), and psychological capacity.Decline in IC is an independent factor in the occurrence of falls in older adults.A related theoretical framework…

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