Feasibility of the Functional Fitness MOT. Version 1.0
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Phase I Feasibility Study of the Functional Fitness MOT: Engaging Older Patients of a Physiotherapy Service in Healthier Levels of Activity
IRAS ID
165131
Contact name
Dawn Skelton
Contact email
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 10 months, 0 days
Research summary
This is a feasibility study of the introduction of a new service, the Functional Fitness MOT (FFMOT)(see www.laterlifetraining.co.uk/functional-fitness-mots-for-awareness-raising/), within Edinburgh Community Physiotherapy Service (ECPS). This face-to-face intervention aims to raise awareness of the health benefits of physical activity among the over-60s, offer immediate feedback on current fitness levels, and encourage people in this age group to be more physically active through engagement with local organisations. However, the FFMOT is untried in a clinical setting and has not been formally evaluated. Hence this study will investigate whether the FFMOT is appealing to older physiotherapy patients and can be delivered efficiently in a health centre setting. Participant recruitment/retention rates and the extent to which outcome data can be collected will be tracked with a view to planning a future controlled trial of the FFMOT compared to the usual treatment provided.
REC name
South East Scotland REC 01
REC reference
15/SS/0118
Date of REC Opinion
20 Jul 2015
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion