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  1. Article ; Online: Hypofibrinogenaemia and hypocalcaemia in adult trauma patients receiving pre-hospital packed red blood cell transfusions: Potential for supplementary pre-hospital therapeutic interventions.

    Bodnar, Daniel / Stevens, Zoe / Williams, Sue / Handy, Michael / Rashford, Steven / Brown, Nathan J

    Emergency medicine Australasia : EMA

    2021  Volume 34, Issue 3, Page(s) 333–340

    Abstract: Objective: To report the arrival ionised calcium (iCa) and fibrinogen concentrations in trauma patients treated with packed red blood cells by the road-based high-acuity response units of a metropolitan ambulance service.: Methods: A retrospective ... ...

    Abstract Objective: To report the arrival ionised calcium (iCa) and fibrinogen concentrations in trauma patients treated with packed red blood cells by the road-based high-acuity response units of a metropolitan ambulance service.
    Methods: A retrospective review of trauma patients treated with packed red blood cells by high-acuity response units between January 2012 and December 2016. Patients were identified from databases at southeast Queensland adult trauma centres, Pathology Queensland Central Transfusion Laboratory, Gold Coast University Hospital blood bank and the Queensland Ambulance Service. Patient characteristics, results of laboratory tests within 30 min of ED arrival were analysed.
    Results: A total of 164 cases were analysed. The median injury severity score was 33.5 (interquartile range 22-41), with blunt trauma the commonest mechanism of injury (n = 128, 78.0%). Fifty-eight of the 117 patients (24.4%) with fibrinogen measured had a fibrinogen concentration ≤1.5 g/L; 79 of the 123 patients (64.2%) with an international normalised ratio (INR) measurement had an INR >1.2; 97 of 148 patients (63.8%) with an iCa measured, had an iCa below the Pathology Queensland reference range of 1.15-1.32 mmol/L. Arrival fibrinogen concentration ≤1.5 g/L and arrival iCa ≤1.00 were associated with in-hospital mortality with odds ratio 11.90 (95% confidence interval 4.50-31.65) and odds ratio 4.97 (95% confidence interval 1.42-17.47), respectively.
    Conclusions: Hypocalcaemia and hypofibrinogenaemia on ED arrival were common in this cohort. Future work should evaluate whether outcomes improve by correction of these deficits during the pre-hospital phase of trauma care.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Afibrinogenemia/therapy ; Erythrocyte Transfusion ; Fibrinogen/therapeutic use ; Hospitals ; Humans ; Hypocalcemia ; Injury Severity Score ; Retrospective Studies ; Trauma Centers ; Wounds and Injuries
    Chemical Substances Fibrinogen (9001-32-5)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-10-27
    Publishing country Australia
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2161824-0
    ISSN 1742-6723 ; 1742-6731 ; 1035-6851
    ISSN (online) 1742-6723
    ISSN 1742-6731 ; 1035-6851
    DOI 10.1111/1742-6723.13887
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  2. Article ; Online: Promoting physical activity among older people in primary care using peer mentors.

    Stevens, Zoe / Barlow, Cate / Iliffe, Steve

    Primary health care research & development

    2015  Volume 16, Issue 2, Page(s) 201–206

    Abstract: Introduction: The home-based Otago Exercise Programme has been shown to increase sustained physical-activity levels in older people recruited through primary care, when supported by health professionals. The ProAct65+ trial is testing this programme ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: The home-based Otago Exercise Programme has been shown to increase sustained physical-activity levels in older people recruited through primary care, when supported by health professionals. The ProAct65+ trial is testing this programme using volunteer peer mentors to support behaviour change. This qualitative study explored how these peer mentors experienced their role.
    Methods: Ten peer mentors from the ProAct65+ trial were interviewed. Semi-structured interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and thematically analysed.
    Results: Peer mentors reported positive experiences including meeting new people, watching mentees progress, developing friendships and being shown gratitude for their support. Key barriers and facilitators to the mentoring process included the home and telephone as settings for support, geography and making contact with mentees.
    Conclusion: Findings from this study can help the development of peer mentor programmes in primary care for older people. Future programmes should recruit peer mentors who are local to where mentoring is needed to reduce travel difficulties.
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Exercise/psychology ; Female ; Friends/psychology ; Health Promotion/methods ; Humans ; Interviews as Topic ; Male ; Mentors/psychology ; Middle Aged ; Peer Group ; Primary Health Care/methods ; Program Evaluation/methods ; Qualitative Research ; Social Support
    Language English
    Publishing date 2015-04
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2027892-5
    ISSN 1477-1128 ; 1463-4236
    ISSN (online) 1477-1128
    ISSN 1463-4236
    DOI 10.1017/S1463423613000510
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  3. Article ; Online: Factors influencing women's attitudes towards antenatal vaccines, group B Streptococcus and clinical trial participation in pregnancy: an online survey.

    McQuaid, Fiona / Jones, Christine / Stevens, Zoe / Plumb, Jane / Hughes, Rhona / Bedford, Helen / Voysey, Merryn / Heath, Paul T / Snape, Matthew D

    BMJ open

    2016  Volume 6, Issue 4, Page(s) e010790

    Abstract: Objectives: To explore factors influencing the likelihood of antenatal vaccine acceptance of both routine UK antenatal vaccines (influenza and pertussis) and a hypothetical group B Streptococcus (GBS) vaccine in order to improve understanding of how to ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: To explore factors influencing the likelihood of antenatal vaccine acceptance of both routine UK antenatal vaccines (influenza and pertussis) and a hypothetical group B Streptococcus (GBS) vaccine in order to improve understanding of how to optimise antenatal immunisation acceptance, both in routine use and clinical trials.
    Setting: An online survey distributed to women of childbearing age in the UK.
    Participants: 1013 women aged 18-44 years in England, Scotland and Wales.
    Methods: Data from an online survey conducted to gauge the attitudes of 1013 women of childbearing age in England, Scotland and Wales to antenatal vaccination against GBS were further analysed to determine the influence of socioeconomic status, parity and age on attitudes to GBS immunisation, using attitudes to influenza and pertussis vaccines as reference immunisations. Factors influencing likelihood of participation in a hypothetical GBS vaccine trial were also assessed.
    Results: Women with children were more likely to know about each of the 3 conditions surveyed (GBS: 45% vs 26%, pertussis: 79% vs 63%, influenza: 66% vs 54%), to accept vaccination (GBS: 77% vs 65%, pertussis: 79% vs 70%, influenza: 78% vs 68%) and to consider taking part in vaccine trials (37% vs 27% for a hypothetical GBS vaccine tested in 500 pregnant women). For GBS, giving information about the condition significantly increased the number of respondents who reported that they would be likely to receive the vaccine. Health professionals were the most important reported source of information.
    Conclusions: Increasing awareness about GBS, along with other key strategies, would be required to optimise the uptake of a routine vaccine, with a specific focus on informing women without previous children. More research specifically focusing on acceptability in pregnant women is required and, given the value attached to input from healthcare professionals, this group should be included in future studies.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Adult ; Attitude to Health ; England ; Female ; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Humans ; Internet ; Patient Acceptance of Health Care ; Pregnancy ; Pregnancy Complications, Infectious/prevention & control ; Pregnant Women ; Prenatal Care ; Scotland ; Streptococcal Infections/microbiology ; Streptococcal Infections/prevention & control ; Streptococcal Vaccines ; Streptococcus agalactiae ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Vaccination ; Wales ; Young Adult
    Chemical Substances Streptococcal Vaccines
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-04-20
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2747269-3
    ISSN 2044-6055 ; 2044-6055 ; 2053-3624
    ISSN (online) 2044-6055
    ISSN 2044-6055 ; 2053-3624
    DOI 10.1136/bmjopen-2015-010790
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  4. Article ; Online: Attitudes towards antenatal vaccination, Group B streptococcus and participation in clinical trials: Insights from focus groups and interviews of parents and healthcare professionals.

    McQuaid, Fiona / Pask, Sophie / Locock, Louise / Davis, Elizabeth / Stevens, Zoe / Plumb, Jane / Snape, Matthew D

    Vaccine

    2016  Volume 34, Issue 34, Page(s) 4056–4061

    Abstract: Introduction: Antenatal vaccination has become a part of routine care during pregnancy in the UK and worldwide, leading to improvements in health for both pregnant women and their infants. However, uptake remains sub-optimal. Other antenatal vaccines ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Antenatal vaccination has become a part of routine care during pregnancy in the UK and worldwide, leading to improvements in health for both pregnant women and their infants. However, uptake remains sub-optimal. Other antenatal vaccines targeting major neonatal pathogens, such as Group B streptococcus (GBS), the commonest cause of sepsis and meningitis in the neonatal period, are undergoing clinical trials but more information is needed on how to improve acceptance of such vaccines.
    Methods: Qualitative study using focus groups and interviews; involving 14 pregnant women, 8 mothers with experience of GBS, and 28 maternity healthcare professionals. Questions were asked regarding antenatal vaccines, knowledge of GBS, attitudes to a potential future GBS vaccine and participation in antenatal vaccine trials.
    Results: All participants were very cautious about vaccination during pregnancy, with harm to the baby being a major concern. Despite this, the pregnant women and parents with experience of GBS were open to the idea of an antenatal GBS vaccine and participating in research, while the maternity professionals were less positive. Major barriers identified included lack of knowledge about GBS and the reluctance of maternity professionals to be involved.
    Interpretation: In order for a future GBS vaccine to be acceptable to both pregnant women and the healthcare professionals advising them, a major awareness campaign would be required with significant focus on convincing and training maternity professionals.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Clinical Trials as Topic ; Female ; Focus Groups ; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice ; Health Personnel/psychology ; Humans ; Interviews as Topic ; Middle Aged ; Patient Participation ; Pregnancy ; Pregnancy Complications, Infectious/prevention & control ; Pregnant Women/psychology ; Qualitative Research ; Streptococcal Infections/prevention & control ; Streptococcal Vaccines/therapeutic use ; Streptococcus agalactiae ; Vaccination/psychology ; Young Adult
    Chemical Substances Streptococcal Vaccines
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-07-25
    Publishing country Netherlands
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 605674-x
    ISSN 1873-2518 ; 0264-410X
    ISSN (online) 1873-2518
    ISSN 0264-410X
    DOI 10.1016/j.vaccine.2016.06.024
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  5. Article ; Online: Attitudes towards vaccination against group B streptococcus in pregnancy.

    McQuaid, Fiona / Jones, Christine / Stevens, Zoe / Plumb, Jane / Hughes, Rhona / Bedford, Helen / Heath, Paul T / Matthew D Snape

    Archives of disease in childhood

    2014  Volume 99, Issue 7, Page(s) 700–701

    MeSH term(s) Attitude to Health ; Female ; Humans ; Meningitis, Bacterial/prevention & control ; Pregnancy ; Pregnancy Complications, Infectious/prevention & control ; Streptococcal Infections/prevention & control ; Streptococcal Vaccines/administration & dosage ; Streptococcus agalactiae/immunology ; Vaccination/psychology
    Chemical Substances Streptococcal Vaccines
    Language English
    Publishing date 2014-07
    Publishing country England
    Document type Letter ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 524-1
    ISSN 1468-2044 ; 0003-9888 ; 1359-2998
    ISSN (online) 1468-2044
    ISSN 0003-9888 ; 1359-2998
    DOI 10.1136/archdischild-2013-305716
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  6. Article ; Online: Antenatal vaccination against Group B streptococcus: attitudes of pregnant women and healthcare professionals in the UK towards participation in clinical trials and routine implementation.

    McQuaid, Fiona / Jones, Christine / Stevens, Zoe / Meddaugh, Gretchen / O'Sullivan, Catherine / Donaldson, Beverly / Hughes, Rhona / Ford, Carolyn / Finn, Adam / Faust, Saul N / Gbesemete, Diane / Bedford, Helen / Hughes, Stephen / Varghese, Anu S / Heath, Paul T / Snape, Matthew D

    Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica

    2018  Volume 97, Issue 3, Page(s) 330–340

    Abstract: Introduction: Maternal vaccination is increasingly part of antenatal care in the UK and worldwide. Trials of Group B streptococcus vaccines are ongoing. This study investigated the attitudes of pregnant women and healthcare professionals towards ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Maternal vaccination is increasingly part of antenatal care in the UK and worldwide. Trials of Group B streptococcus vaccines are ongoing. This study investigated the attitudes of pregnant women and healthcare professionals towards antenatal vaccination, both in routine care and a clinical trial setting.
    Material and methods: Survey of 269 pregnant women, 273 midwives/obstetricians and 97 neonatal doctors across seven sites in the UK assessing attitudes towards antenatal vaccinations, knowledge of Group B streptococcus, a hypothetical Group B streptococcus vaccine, and participation in clinical vaccine trials.
    Results: 68% of pregnant women intended to receive a vaccine during their current pregnancy (183/269) and 43% (of all respondents, 115/269) reported they would be very/fairly likely to accept a vaccine against Group B streptococcus despite only 29% (55/269) knowing what Group B streptococcus was. This increased to 69% after additional information about Group B streptococcus was provided. Twenty-four percent of pregnant women reported they would be likely to take part in a clinical trial of an unlicensed Group B streptococcus vaccine. Fifty-nine percent of maternity professionals and 74% of neonatologists would be likely to recommend participation in a Group B streptococcus vaccine trial to women, with the vast majority (>99%) willing to be involved in such a study. Incentives to take part cited by pregnant women included extra antenatal scans and the opportunity to be tested for Group B streptococcus.
    Conclusion: Pregnant women and healthcare professionals were open to the idea of an antenatal Group B streptococcus vaccine and involvement in clinical trials of such a vaccine. Education and support from midwives would be key to successful implementation.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Adult ; Attitude of Health Personnel ; Clinical Trials as Topic/psychology ; Female ; Health Care Surveys ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; Patient Acceptance of Health Care ; Pregnancy ; Pregnancy Complications, Infectious/prevention & control ; Pregnancy Complications, Infectious/psychology ; Prenatal Care/methods ; Prenatal Care/psychology ; Streptococcal Infections/prevention & control ; Streptococcal Infections/psychology ; Streptococcal Vaccines ; Streptococcus agalactiae ; United Kingdom ; Vaccination/psychology ; Young Adult
    Chemical Substances Streptococcal Vaccines
    Language English
    Publishing date 2018-01-19
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 80019-3
    ISSN 1600-0412 ; 0001-6349
    ISSN (online) 1600-0412
    ISSN 0001-6349
    DOI 10.1111/aogs.13288
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  7. Article ; Online: Effectiveness of general practice-based physical activity promotion for older adults: systematic review.

    Stevens, Zoe / Barlow, Cate / Kendrick, Denise / Masud, Tahir / Skelton, Dawn A / Dinan-Young, Susie / Iliffe, Steve

    Primary health care research & development

    2013  Volume 15, Issue 2, Page(s) 190–201

    Abstract: Aim: To review the effectiveness of physical activity interventions for adults aged 50 and above, delivered through general practice.: Background: Physical activity has beneficial effects on the common disorders of later life. General practice is a ... ...

    Abstract Aim: To review the effectiveness of physical activity interventions for adults aged 50 and above, delivered through general practice.
    Background: Physical activity has beneficial effects on the common disorders of later life. General practice is a potentially important setting for promotion of physical activity among older adults, but the effectiveness of such interventions is presently unknown.
    Methods: Studies published between January 1998 and July 2011 were identified from electronic databases. We searched for studies of tailored physical activity interventions to older adults through general practice. The search and selection process was not restricted to any outcome measures but only included studies comparing two or more groups prospectively. Two reviewers screened the studies and obtained full texts of eligible studies. Included studies were assessed for their methodological quality and public health impact.
    Findings: Altogether, 4170 studies met the initial search criteria but only six were included in the review, with a total of 1522 participants. The interventions ranged from six weeks to six months. One study showed a statistically significant increase in physical activity in the intervention compared with the control group (P < or = 0.007). Four studies measured quality of life using the SF-36, of which three reported inconsistent results. This review shows some evidence of the effectiveness of physical activity promotion for older adults through general practice, but not enough to warrant widespread commissioning and implementation. Large-scale developmental projects with long follow-up (beyond two years), objective measures of physical activity and comprehensive documentation of resource use, should now be conducted.
    MeSH term(s) Aged ; Exercise ; Female ; General Practice ; Health Promotion ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged
    Language English
    Publishing date 2013-03-18
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ; Review ; Systematic Review
    ZDB-ID 2027892-5
    ISSN 1477-1128 ; 1463-4236
    ISSN (online) 1477-1128
    ISSN 1463-4236
    DOI 10.1017/S1463423613000017
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  8. Article ; Online: Multi-centre cluster randomised trial comparing a community group exercise programme with home based exercise with usual care for people aged 65 and over in primary care

    Stevens Zoe / Dinan Susie / Gage Heather / Skelton Dawn / Morris Richard / Kendrick Denise / Iliffe Steve / Pearl Mirilee / Masud Tahir

    Trials, Vol 11, Iss 1, p

    protocol of the ProAct 65+ trial

    2010  Volume 6

    Abstract: Abstract Background Regular physical activity reduces the risk of mortality from all causes, with a powerful beneficial effect on risk of falls and hip fractures. However, physical activity levels are low in the older population and previous studies have ...

    Abstract Abstract Background Regular physical activity reduces the risk of mortality from all causes, with a powerful beneficial effect on risk of falls and hip fractures. However, physical activity levels are low in the older population and previous studies have demonstrated only modest, short-term improvements in activity levels with intervention. Design/Methods Pragmatic 3 arm parallel design cluster controlled trial of class-based exercise (FAME), home-based exercise (OEP) and usual care amongst older people (aged 65 years and over) in primary care. The primary outcome is the achievement of recommended physical activity targets 12 months after cessation of intervention. Secondary outcomes include functional assessments, predictors of exercise adherence, the incidence of falls, fear of falling, quality of life and continuation of physical activity after intervention, over a two-year follow up. An economic evaluation including participant and NHS costs will be embedded in the clinical trial. Discussion The ProAct65 trial will explore and evaluate the potential for increasing physical activity among older people recruited through general practice. The trial will be conducted in a relatively unselected population, and will address problems of selective recruitment, potentially low retention rates, variable quality of interventions and falls risk. Trial Registration Trial Registration: ISRCTN43453770
    Keywords Medicine (General) ; R5-920
    Subject code 796
    Language English
    Publishing date 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher BMC
    Document type Article ; Online
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  9. Article ; Online: Understanding paratyphoid infection: study protocol for the development of a human model of Salmonella enterica serovar Paratyphi A challenge in healthy adult volunteers.

    McCullagh, David / Dobinson, Hazel C / Darton, Thomas / Campbell, Danielle / Jones, Claire / Snape, Matthew / Stevens, Zoe / Plested, Emma / Voysey, Merryn / Kerridge, Simon / Martin, Laura B / Angus, Brian / Pollard, Andrew J

    BMJ open

    2015  Volume 5, Issue 6, Page(s) e007481

    Abstract: Introduction: This study will develop the first human challenge model of paratyphoid infection which may then be taken forward to evaluate paratyphoid vaccine candidates. Salmonella Paratyphi A is believed to cause a quarter of the estimated 20 million ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: This study will develop the first human challenge model of paratyphoid infection which may then be taken forward to evaluate paratyphoid vaccine candidates. Salmonella Paratyphi A is believed to cause a quarter of the estimated 20 million cases of enteric fever annually. Epidemiological evidence also suggests that an increasing proportion of the enteric fever burden is attributable to S. Paratyphi infection meriting further attention and interest in vaccine development. Assessment of paratyphoid vaccine efficacy in preclinical studies is complicated by the lack of a small animal model and the human-restricted nature of the infection. The use of experimental human infection in healthy volunteers provides an opportunity to address these problems in a cost-effective manner.
    Methods and analysis: Volunteers will ingest virulent S. Paratyphi A bacteria (NVGH308 strain) with a bicarbonate buffer solution to establish the infectious dose resulting in an 'attack rate' of 60-75%. Using an a priori decision-making algorithm, the challenge dose will be escalated or de-escalated to achieve the target attack rate, with the aim of reaching the study end point while exposing as few individuals as possible to infection. The attack rate will be determined by the proportion of paratyphoid infection in groups of 20 healthy adult volunteers, with infection being defined by one or more positive blood cultures (microbiological end point) and/or fever, defined as an oral temperature exceeding 38 °C sustained for at least 12 h (clinical end point); 20-80 participants will be required. Challenge participants will start a 2-week course of an oral antibiotic on diagnosis of infection, or after 14 days follow-up.
    Ethics and dissemination: The strict eligibility criterion aims to minimise risk to participants and their close contacts. Ethical approval has been obtained. The results will be disseminated in a peer-reviewed journal and presented at international congresses.
    Trial registration number: NCT02100397.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Adult ; Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use ; Ciprofloxacin/therapeutic use ; Female ; Healthy Volunteers ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Models, Biological ; Paratyphoid Fever/microbiology ; Paratyphoid Fever/prevention & control ; Patient Safety ; Personnel Selection ; Salmonella paratyphi A ; Sample Size ; Typhoid Fever/microbiology ; Typhoid Fever/prevention & control ; Typhoid-Paratyphoid Vaccines ; Young Adult
    Chemical Substances Anti-Bacterial Agents ; Typhoid-Paratyphoid Vaccines ; Ciprofloxacin (5E8K9I0O4U)
    Language English
    Publishing date 2015-06-16
    Publishing country England
    Document type Clinical Trial ; Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ZDB-ID 2599832-8
    ISSN 2044-6055 ; 2044-6055
    ISSN (online) 2044-6055
    ISSN 2044-6055
    DOI 10.1136/bmjopen-2014-007481
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  10. Article ; Online: Multi-centre cluster randomised trial comparing a community group exercise programme with home based exercise with usual care for people aged 65 and over in primary care: protocol of the ProAct 65+ trial.

    Iliffe, Steve / Kendrick, Denise / Morris, Richard / Skelton, Dawn / Gage, Heather / Dinan, Susie / Stevens, Zoe / Pearl, Mirilee / Masud, Tahir

    Trials

    2010  Volume 11, Page(s) 6

    Abstract: Background: Regular physical activity reduces the risk of mortality from all causes, with a powerful beneficial effect on risk of falls and hip fractures. However, physical activity levels are low in the older population and previous studies have ... ...

    Abstract Background: Regular physical activity reduces the risk of mortality from all causes, with a powerful beneficial effect on risk of falls and hip fractures. However, physical activity levels are low in the older population and previous studies have demonstrated only modest, short-term improvements in activity levels with intervention.
    Design/methods: Pragmatic 3 arm parallel design cluster controlled trial of class-based exercise (FAME), home-based exercise (OEP) and usual care amongst older people (aged 65 years and over) in primary care. The primary outcome is the achievement of recommended physical activity targets 12 months after cessation of intervention. Secondary outcomes include functional assessments, predictors of exercise adherence, the incidence of falls, fear of falling, quality of life and continuation of physical activity after intervention, over a two-year follow up. An economic evaluation including participant and NHS costs will be embedded in the clinical trial.
    Discussion: The ProAct65 trial will explore and evaluate the potential for increasing physical activity among older people recruited through general practice. The trial will be conducted in a relatively unselected population, and will address problems of selective recruitment, potentially low retention rates, variable quality of interventions and falls risk.
    Trial registration: Trial Registration: ISRCTN43453770.
    MeSH term(s) Accidental Falls/prevention & control ; Aged ; Cluster Analysis ; Community Health Services/economics ; Cost-Benefit Analysis ; England ; Exercise Therapy/economics ; Fear/psychology ; Health Care Costs ; Health Services for the Aged/economics ; Home Care Services/economics ; Humans ; Patient Compliance ; Peer Group ; Primary Health Care/economics ; Quality of Life ; Research Design ; Time Factors ; Treatment Outcome
    Language English
    Publishing date 2010-01-18
    Publishing country England
    Document type Comparative Study ; Journal Article ; Multicenter Study ; Randomized Controlled Trial ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
    ZDB-ID 2040523-6
    ISSN 1745-6215 ; 1468-6694 ; 1745-6215
    ISSN (online) 1745-6215
    ISSN 1468-6694 ; 1745-6215
    DOI 10.1186/1745-6215-11-6
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