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2024-10-26 @ 3:43 PM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 3:43 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06645080
Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
None
First Post:
2024-10-14
Brief Title:
Vision Screening in Hospitals for Older Adults Following a Fall
Sponsor:
None
Organization:
None
Study Overview
Official Title:
Vision Screening in Hospitals for Older Adults Following a Fall an Intervention Development Study
Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2024-10
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
No
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Aims
This study aims to improve the way vision is checked and sight loss treated in older adults 65 years or older who attend hospital following a fall
Background
Falling is common in older adults As the number of older people grows the number of falls is expected to increase as well Falling can affect a persons life in several ways it can lead to pain injuries difficulty doing normal daily activities weaker muscles feeling isolated losing independence and confidence living in fear of falling depression difficulty in recovering from illnesses developing other health problems more easily and a higher risk of death Falls are a major health problem for the public and the United Kingdom UK spends more than 2 billion per year on caring for older adults who fall
Problems with eyesight are also more common in older age and can have a similar effect on a persons independence happiness and almost doubles their chances of falling Sight loss in older age that is linked to falling is often treatable
UK guidelines have been made to help prevent falls These guidelines recommend checking for and treating sight loss in all older adults who attend hospital following a fall However this is only being done in a small number of hospitals The reasons for this need to be investigated in order to encourage and make it easier for health professionals to follow these guidelines
Research has also shown that older adults may be less likely to get their eyes tested regularly and attend hospital eye appointments There are many reasons for this and vision screening whilst the patient is already receiving care in hospital may be a good opportunity to address these issues The views of the public are important for developing screening services that they understand and meets their needs This study will gather the views of older people and their carers on hospital vision screening after a fall and the importance of looking after their eyes
This study aims to improve the way vision is checked in older adults who attend hospital following a fall This will help to identify and treat sight loss that may contribute to repeated falling The study will combine the views of older adults and health professionals to ensure that changes made meet patients needs and are sustainable
Design and methods
This study will have three parts
1 Focus groups asking health professionals about checking vision in patients who have fallen
2 Focus groups asking patients who have fallen and their carers about looking after their eyes
3 Development of a way of checking vision and treating sight loss in older adults who attend hospital following a fall
This study aims to improve the way vision is checked and sight loss treated in older adults 65 years or older who attend hospital following a fall
Background
Falling is common in older adults As the number of older people grows the number of falls is expected to increase as well Falling can affect a persons life in several ways it can lead to pain injuries difficulty doing normal daily activities weaker muscles feeling isolated losing independence and confidence living in fear of falling depression difficulty in recovering from illnesses developing other health problems more easily and a higher risk of death Falls are a major health problem for the public and the United Kingdom UK spends more than 2 billion per year on caring for older adults who fall
Problems with eyesight are also more common in older age and can have a similar effect on a persons independence happiness and almost doubles their chances of falling Sight loss in older age that is linked to falling is often treatable
UK guidelines have been made to help prevent falls These guidelines recommend checking for and treating sight loss in all older adults who attend hospital following a fall However this is only being done in a small number of hospitals The reasons for this need to be investigated in order to encourage and make it easier for health professionals to follow these guidelines
Research has also shown that older adults may be less likely to get their eyes tested regularly and attend hospital eye appointments There are many reasons for this and vision screening whilst the patient is already receiving care in hospital may be a good opportunity to address these issues The views of the public are important for developing screening services that they understand and meets their needs This study will gather the views of older people and their carers on hospital vision screening after a fall and the importance of looking after their eyes
This study aims to improve the way vision is checked in older adults who attend hospital following a fall This will help to identify and treat sight loss that may contribute to repeated falling The study will combine the views of older adults and health professionals to ensure that changes made meet patients needs and are sustainable
Design and methods
This study will have three parts
1 Focus groups asking health professionals about checking vision in patients who have fallen
2 Focus groups asking patients who have fallen and their carers about looking after their eyes
3 Development of a way of checking vision and treating sight loss in older adults who attend hospital following a fall
Detailed Description:
None
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None