Walking Aid and Locomotion Knowledge in Emergency Rooms (WALKER 1) for Elderly People (WALKER 1)
Mobility Limitation
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Mobility Limitation focused on measuring Geriatric, Life space, Walking aids, Emergency room, Clinical Trial, Mobility
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 65 years or older Admitted to the Geriatric Emergency Department of Hospital Sírio-Libanês Willing and able to give informed consent Least one of the following for indication and training of mobility aids: reduction of postural instability; improvement of motor control; increase of somatosensory feedback; reduction of biomechanical overload; safe promotion of autonomy; fall history (in the last six months). Exclusion Criteria: Altered level of conscience need for supplemental oxygen (≥3L/min) respiratory distress hemodynamic instability postural instability with a tendency to fall backward cognitive impairment that limits the use of walking aids hospitalization after Emergency Department evaluation Delirium
Sites / Locations
- Hospital Sírio LibanêsRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Experimental
Experimental
Other
Walking aid (WA) group
Walking aid with telemonitoring (WAT) group
Control group
Participants will receive the walking aid and training in the use of the device.
Participants will receive the walking aid and training in the use of the device associated with telemonitoring.
Participants will receive verbal guidance and printed material.