StayBalanced: implementation of evidence-based fall prevention balance training for older adults-cluster randomized controlled and hybrid type 3 trial

Alexandra Halvarsson, Kirsti Skavberg Roaldsen, Per Nilsen, Ing-Mari Dohrn, Agneta Ståhle, Alexandra Halvarsson, Kirsti Skavberg Roaldsen, Per Nilsen, Ing-Mari Dohrn, Agneta Ståhle

Abstract

Background: The StayBalanced programme has shown positive effects on fall prevention, balance control and fear of falling. Despite convincing evidence on the efficacy and effectiveness of balance training, there is a gap between research findings and what is provided in community-based and clinical health care settings. Therefore, transferring evidence-based balance training into clinical practice is needed.

Methods: This project, designed as a hybrid type 3 trial, is a cluster-randomized study with a mixed-method design, carried out in primary health care settings. The aim is to investigate the effectiveness of two different strategies to facilitate the implementation of an intervention, the StayBalanced balance training programme, in primary health care, including evaluation of relative changes and maintenance in patient outcomes between intervention arms over 24 months. The StayBalanced programme will be launched through a website with information on the balance training and how to use it in clinical practice. One implementation strategy will include close facilitation, i.e. support and close follow-ups initiated by the researchers, in addition to access to the website. The other strategy simply includes access to the StayBalanced website. Outcome measures in the project consist of implementation outcomes, such as acceptability, feasibility, fidelity and sustainability of the StayBalanced programme. Outcomes at an individual level for older adults participating in the training will include fall-related concerns, health-related quality of life, balance performance, gait, physical activity, muscle strength in lower extremities, number of falls and compliance with training.

Discussion: This study will generate new understanding of effective strategies for transferring research to clinical practice and thereby reduce an important knowledge gap, as well as aid decision-making for future implementation of evidence-based methods. Furthermore, it will contribute to improved balance and gait, increased level of physical activity and function, and improved health-related quality of life for the individuals participating in the programme.

Trial registration: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02909374 . Registered on September 21, 2016.

Keywords: Balance training; Clinical practice; Implementation; Older adults; Transferring knowledge.

Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare that they have no competing interests.

Figures

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Overview of the content on the website, StayBalanced
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Examples from the Swedish website StayBalanced
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The project design for clinics and participants, showing start-up, baseline testing and follow-up
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Study schedule (SPIRIT diagram of trial stages of enrolment, intervention, outcomes assessments and evaluation)

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