cihr_grants: 167487
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| external_id | title | project_lead_name | co_researchers | institution | province | country | competition_year | award_amount | program | program_type | theme | research_subject | keywords | abstract | duration | source_url |
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| 167487 | Can a mobile falls prevention clinic reduce the risk of falls in community dweling seniors? | Singh Sonia | Singh, Sonia; Scott, Vicky J | Fraser Health Authority (Surrey, BC) | British Columbia | Canada | 200803 | 113783.0 | Operating Grant: Demonstration Projects in Mobility in Aging | Operating Grants | Health systems / services | Aging | Cohort Study; Cost-Effectiveness; Falls And Injury Prevention; Mobile Clinic; Osteoporosis; Seniors | An estimated 30 percent of community dwelling individuals over 65 years of age fall at least once each year. Consequences of falls include fractures, head concussions, bruises, and lacerations. "Fear of Falling" results in restricted activity, increased dependency on others and a decrease in social interaction. The injuries associated with falls in the elderly account for over $1.0 billion in annual health care costs in Canada. This research study aims to determine if a Mobile Falls Prevention Clinic, traveling to seniors in their own community, would improve access to falls prevention services and prevent falls and falls-related injuries from occurring. Those seniors that agree to participate in the study will be followed for 12 months during which time they will all undergo the Mobile Falls Prevention Clinic Program. Each study participant will undergo a special falls risk assessment called the Physiological Profile Assessment during their Mobile Falls Prevention Clinic visit. This assessment will be repeated 12 months later. During the 12 month period after the clinic visit, study participants will keep a record of their falls and falls related injuries and check in with study personnel on a monthly basis. Study participants' medical records will be reviewed for details around falls and falls related injuries. A cost benefit analysis will take place alongside the study to determine if the Mobile Clinic format is a cost-effective way of delivering falls prevention services. The Mobile Falls Prevention Clinic has the potential to dramatically improve the lives of elderly seniors by reducing the risk of falling. Preventing falls and falls related injuries could help keep seniors mobile and community dwelling for as long as possible and prevent or delay long term institutional care. | 3 yrs 0 mth | https://webapps.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/decisions/p/project_details.html?applId=167487&lang=en |