A randomized controlled trial protocol investigating effectiveness of an activity-pacing program for deconditioned older adults.

This study will examine the effectiveness of occupational therapy with activity pacing during rehabilitation for deconditioned older adults. METHOD.: A randomized controlled trial is proposed with inclusion criteria of older adults, 65+ years old, living independently in the community prior to admission, with adequate cognition and language to participate in the intervention. Participation, health status, self-efficacy in daily activities, self-efficacy in activity pacing techniques, and symptom management (pain and fatigue) will be measured at admission, discharge, and 3 months postdischarge. IMPLICATIONS.: Determining if an activity-pacing program is effective will provide occupational therapists with evidence to support service delivery. PMID: 31018650 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Canadian Journal of Occupational Therapy - Category: Occupational Health Authors: Tags: Can J Occup Ther Source Type: research