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Walking Aid and Locomotion Knowledge in Emergency Rooms (WALKER 1): Training and Provision of Walking Aids to Promote Autonomy and Mobility of Elderly People in Emergency Care - a Randomized Clinical Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Walking aid, Telemonitoring, and 1 other intervention for Mobility Limitation. Completed, enrolled 153 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Older adults have higher rates of emergency department admissions when compared to their younger counterparts. Mobility is the ability to move around but also encompasses the environment and the ability to adapt to it. Walking aids can be used to improve mobility and prevent falls. According to international guidelines, they must be available in Geriatric Emergency Department. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a program of training and provision of walking aids (WA), associated or not with telemonitoring, on mobility, quality of life, fear of falling, and risk of falls up to 3 months in older adults cared for in an emergency department.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
A physiotherapist will identify the mobility needs and will indicate the most appropriate walking aid (cane or walker).
Telemonitoring will occur every two weeks for three months after the emergency department discharge, through video call (about 15 minutes). On these opportunities, the importance of using mobile devices and the guidance on safe gait will be reinforced.
Participants will receive verbal guidance and printed material with guidance on safe walking and fall prevention.