Fall prevention and physical activity promotion for older adults: cluster trial of effectiveness and cost-effectiveness

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/GNT1083495

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

This cluster randomised controlled trial will establish the impact on physical activity and falls of an intervention program that targets both physical activity and falls using assessment, advice and health coaching. The trial will involve 60 established groups of older people, recruited from local chapters of community organisations including Probus, the Older Women’s Network, registered clubs and church groups (estimated average group size of 10; total n = 600).

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2015

End Date: 01-01-2018

Funding Scheme: Project Grants

Funding Amount: $1,291,950.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Health Promotion

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

ageing | falls prevention | health counselling | physical activity | preventive health

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