Efficacy of Education With Balance Exercise in Improving Balance and Reducing the Fear of Falls in Elderly

The aim of the study was to evaluate the Efficacy of Education With Balance Exercise in Reducing Fear of Falls in Elderly Population . In the present study the educational program along with balance training was delivered to group A, (Experimental group) and only Balance training was delivered to group B, (Control group) for 6 weeks for 1 hr duration once weekly. Education program included education about the risk factors of falls such as environmental hazards, importance of good nutrition, use of stick while walking, avoiding slippery surfaces. Balance training consists of stance activities and balance exercise program. The outcome measures for this intervention were Activities specific balance confidence scale and berg balance scale.

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Distorted; Balance
• Intervention / Treatment: Device: GROUP A education programme as well as balance training exercises; Other: GROUP B on-platform training

Detailed Description

Present study was an experimental design. A total of 60 elderly subjects were selected as per the selection criteria and they were randomly allocated in two equal groups i.e.Group A- (Experimental Group)- Balance Exercises and Education Program Group B - (Control Group) - Balance exercises.procedure of study was explained to each subject and written consent was taken from them.

Aim:

The aim of the study was to evaluate the Efficacy of Education With Balance Exercise in Reducing Fear of Falls in Elderly Population .

Materials and Methods In the present study the educational program along with balance training was delivered to group A, (Experimental group) and only Balance training was delivered to group B, (Control group) for 6 weeks for 1 hr duration once weekly. Education program included education about the risk factors of falls such as environmental hazards, importance of good nutrition, use of stick while walking, avoiding slippery surfaces. Balance training consists of stance activities and balance exercise program. The outcome measures for this intervention were Activities specific balance confidence scale and berg balance scale.

• Study Type: Interventional
• Enrollment (Actual): 60
• Phase: Not Applicable

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: 60 years to 80 years (Adult, Older Adult)
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No
• Genders Eligible for Study: All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• Elderly
• Both males and females were included in the study.
• Individuals with Mini Mental Status Examination score >23.
• History of falls in last 6 months

Exclusion Criteria:

• Any musculoskeletal disorder
• Any visual deficit
• Any systemic disease
• Any Neurological Disorder
• Any Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorder
• Now cooperative Individuals
• Any Psychological disorder

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Design Details

• Primary Purpose: Treatment
• Allocation: Randomized
• Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
• Masking: None (Open Label)

Number of Arms

2

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm	Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: GROUP A; EDUCATION PROGRAMME AND BALANCE TRAINING EXERCISES	Device: GROUP A education programme as well as balance training exercises; Group A received education programme as well as balance training exercises.The intervention group attended one-hour training classes once a week for 6 consecutive weeks. The classes involved both lectures and discussions and were guided through with handouts and worksheets. Each session began by giving a summary of the previous session and continued with the main topic of the session. The intervention program also engaged the participants in discussions about their concerns regarding falling and on topics pertaining to identifying and reducing the risk factors of falls, including environmental hazards in and out of the house
Active Comparator: GROUP B; BALANCE EXERCISES	Other: GROUP B on-platform training; on-platform training was performed while standing and while sitting on a 22-inch therapeutic ball, 1 eyes open or closed 2 normal or reduced area of foot support 3 on foam or floor 4 with or without manual p; Other Names: BALANCE TRAINING

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Time Frame
BERG BALANCE SCALE	6 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Time Frame
ACTIVITY BALANCE CONFIDENCE SCALE	6 WEEKS

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Maharishi Markendeswar University (Deemed to be University)
• Investigators: Principal Investigator: DIVYA MIDHA, MPT(NEURO), Maharishi Markandeshwar University

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start: March 1, 2013
• Primary Completion (Actual): December 1, 2013
• Study Completion (Actual): January 1, 2014

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: January 1, 2015
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: January 7, 2015
• First Posted (Estimate): January 8, 2015

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Estimate): January 8, 2015
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: January 7, 2015
• Last Verified: January 1, 2015

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Other Study ID Numbers: D3456