A Study of the Experience of Physical Therapy for Older Adults after Having a Fall Causing Serious Injuring Requiring Hospitalization

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to understand the lived experience of physical therapy rehabilitation for older adults after being seriously injured by a fall, requiring hospitalization.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria

65 years and older
Has been hospitalized for an injurious fall and received physical therapy rehabilitation services for that condition
- The injurious fall and hospitalization occurred within three years of study enrollment
Can be residing in their own home, with a caregiver/family member, or in an assistive living and/or skilled nursing environment
Must be able to verbalize their experience in English either via a face to face interview or through telephone interview
Must have capacity to hear and understand the study and give informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

Unable to answer “yes” to all questions on the Mayo Clinic IRB’s Informed Consent for Research A Guide to Assessing a Participant’s Understanding
Cannot recall receiving physical therapy services for fall related injury

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Connie Bogard, Ph.D., P.T.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Connie Bogard, Ph.D., P.T.

Closed for enrollment

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