Increasing the Accessibility of a Falls Prevention Intervention for Community Dwelling Older Adults With Low Vision
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Ocular |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Ophthalmology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 60 - Any |
| Updated: | 1/6/2018 |
| Start Date: | January 18, 2017 |
| End Date: | December 15, 2017 |
This study serves to test a previously evaluated falls prevention intervention recommended by
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, entitled the Study of Accidental Falls in the
Elderly (SAFE) Health Behavior and Exercise Intervention, to evaluate if the intervention is
accessible to older adults with low vision receiving services from the Southeastern Blind
Rehabilitation Center (SBRC). This study also serves to pilot a version of the SAFE
intervention that has been adapted to be accessible for individuals with low vision at SBRC.
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, entitled the Study of Accidental Falls in the
Elderly (SAFE) Health Behavior and Exercise Intervention, to evaluate if the intervention is
accessible to older adults with low vision receiving services from the Southeastern Blind
Rehabilitation Center (SBRC). This study also serves to pilot a version of the SAFE
intervention that has been adapted to be accessible for individuals with low vision at SBRC.
This study serves to compare the comprehension and retention of individuals completing a
version of the SAFE falls prevention intervention adapted for low vision versus individuals
receiving the original intervention. One group of participants will complete the standard
SAFE intervention format while another group will complete the same intervention with written
materials adapted for those with vision loss. One intervention (either standard or adapted
SAFE program) will be delivered at a time. The SAFE intervention is comprised of four,
90-minute group classes that address environmental, behavioral, and physical falls risk
factors. Classes involve lecture and group discussions as well as review of low intensity
exercises. The adapted content is presented in large print with high contrast and has been
rewritten on a lower grade level. A nutritionist, a physical therapist, a physician, 5 older
adults with low vision, 10 low vision occupational therapist, and 5 health literacy experts
provided feedback to strengthen the adapted intervention.
version of the SAFE falls prevention intervention adapted for low vision versus individuals
receiving the original intervention. One group of participants will complete the standard
SAFE intervention format while another group will complete the same intervention with written
materials adapted for those with vision loss. One intervention (either standard or adapted
SAFE program) will be delivered at a time. The SAFE intervention is comprised of four,
90-minute group classes that address environmental, behavioral, and physical falls risk
factors. Classes involve lecture and group discussions as well as review of low intensity
exercises. The adapted content is presented in large print with high contrast and has been
rewritten on a lower grade level. A nutritionist, a physical therapist, a physician, 5 older
adults with low vision, 10 low vision occupational therapist, and 5 health literacy experts
provided feedback to strengthen the adapted intervention.
Inclusion Criteria:
- 60 and older;
- Visual impairment with some remaining reading ability.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Less than age 60;
- Complete blindness;
- Vertebral osteoporosis.
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