The purpose of this study is to determine whether is is feasible and acceptable to deliver a telephone based coaching intervention compared with education alone in community dwelling older adults (age 60 and older) after a fall related hip fracture.
The investigators propose a randomized controlled trial design to inform the development of a larger scale study to test effectiveness of a clinician supported telephonic self management intervention for older adults after hip fracture. The primary aim is to determine feasibility and acceptability of the intervention, and the secondary aim is to measure statistical trends on quality of life at 4 months after fracture in community dwelling older adults. In parallel, we will conduct a process evaluation to ascertain key features of the intervention via qualitative interviews of participants and health care professionals involved in delivery of the intervention.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
30
The participants will receive up to 5 telephone calls of 30-45 minutes each after hospital discharge to provide support and education for the transition from acute to community care. The first call will be made within 48-72 hours of hospital discharge and will have the following elements: * Health Status * Medication Management * Activity/Exercise Prescription and Goal-Setting * Falls Prevention * Clarification of Appointments * Coordination of Post-Discharge Home Services * What To Do If a Problem Arises
An educational toolkit will be provided, with materials to self manage at home after hospital discharge following a fall related hip fracture
Lions Gate Hospital
North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Feasibility of study recruitment and retention
Feasibility will be measured by recruitment rate (30%), and retention rate (\<10% attrition)
Time frame: 1 year
Quality of Life EQ5D-5L
The EQ5D-5L Quality of Life outcome measure is a self reported questionnaire measure, and has been extensively investigated in the hip fracture population, with well established sensitivity, reliability and validity properties.
Time frame: 4 months
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