Frailty Intervention Trial (FIT)
Author Information
Author(s): Nicola Fairhall, Christina Aggar, Susan E Kurrle, Catherine Sherrington, Stephen Lord, Keri Lockwood, Noeline Monaghan, Ian D Cameron
Primary Institution: The George Institute for International Health, The University of Sydney
Hypothesis
The multifactorial, multidisciplinary intervention will improve performance on a frailty index score and on a mobility index score.
Conclusion
The study aims to determine if a targeted intervention can effectively improve frailty and mobility in older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Frailty is a common condition among older adults that can lead to increased risk of disability and death.
- Previous studies have shown that multi-factorial interventions can improve clinical outcomes for frail older people.
- The study will assess whether a targeted intervention can be effectively implemented in a clinical setting.
Takeaway
This study is trying to help older people who are weak and have health problems by giving them special care to make them stronger and healthier.
Methodology
A single centre randomised controlled trial comparing a multidisciplinary intervention with usual care over a 12-month period.
Limitations
The absence of an agreed definition for 'frailty' and the lack of combined intervention studies that evaluate individual needs.
Participant Demographics
Adults aged 70 years or older, with 3 or more of the Fried Frailty Criteria.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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