Feasibility and Clinical Efficacy of a Multidisciplinary Home-Telehealth Program to Prevent Falls in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The aim of this study was to determine the feasibility and efficacy of a 6-month tele-rehabilitation home-based program, designed to prevent falls in older adults with 1 or more chronic diseases (cardiac, respiratory, neuromuscular or neurologic) returning home after in-hospital rehabilitation for their chronic condition. Patients were eligible for selection if they had experienced a fall during the previous year or were at high risk of falling.

Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - October 23, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Palmira Bernocchi, Alessandro Giordano, Giuseppe Pintavalle, Tiziana Galli, Eleonora Ballini Spoglia, Doriana Baratti, Simonetta Scalvini Tags: Original Study Source Type: research