Targeting Balance Confidence as a Strategy to Increase Integration and Improve Outcomes in Users of Lower-Limb Prostheses
Abstract
The purpose of this project is to test whether a novel, multicomponent intervention that addresses both the physical and psychological factors underlying low balance confidence, can increase community participation in persons who use lower limb prostheses. To date we have recruited a total of 17 participants (including 2 who failed initial screening) that have been randomized to either a sham-control group (home-based seated exercises) or an intervention group, which includes eight on-site sessions with a physical therapist and psychologist. The primary study outcome of balance confidence, i.e., Activity Specific Balance Confidence (ABC) scale, as well as other measures of community participation are captured at baseline (week 0) and again at week 8 (post-intervention), week 16 and week 24. To date we have recruited 22 participants, of whom 19 have been randomized (10 intervention). Mixed model analysis indicates a significant group x time interaction on gait self-efficacy, but not ABC score.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2023
- Accession Number
- AD1202731
Entities
People
- Noah J. Rosenblatt
Organizations
- Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science