A digital health program to prevent falls and improve well-being
Research type
Research Study
Full title
A feasibility randomised controlled trial of a digital program to prevent falls and improve well-being in people with Dementia in the community.
IRAS ID
328760
Contact name
Jaheeda Gangannagaripalli
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
The University of Manchester
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 11 months, 7 days
Research summary
“Keep on Keep up (KOKU)” is a tablet/iPad-based, digital strength and balance exercise programme specifically designed for older people at risk of falls. Research has shown that the exercises reduce falls by around a third in older people. People with Dementia are more reluctant and have greater challenges with using digital technologies. Evidence suggests that developing technologies in a Patient-Centered manner will be more acceptable in this population as people with Dementia are more reluctant to using digital technologies. The existing version of the KOKU app has been modified in collaboration with people with Dementia and carers to suit their needs and make it Dementia-friendly and accessible to people with Dementia. The current project involves testing the modified new version of the KOKU app with people with Dementia, their carers, and health and social care professionals. This project will have many possible benefits for people with Dementia; It has the potential to reduce falls, general practice visits, hospital admissions, and health and social care costs. It may also improve quality of life(QoL), well-being, confidence, and independence.
REC name
Yorkshire & The Humber - Bradford Leeds Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
23/YH/0262
Date of REC Opinion
13 Dec 2023
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion