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    The FLASSH study: Protocol for a randomised controlled trial evaluating falls prevention after stroke and two sub-studies

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    Authors
    Batchelor, F.
    Hill, Keith
    Mackintosh, S.
    Said, C.
    Whitehead, C.
    Date
    2009
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Batchelor, F. and Hill, K. and Mackintosh, S. and Said, C. and Whitehead, C. 2009. The FLASSH study: Protocol for a randomised controlled trial evaluating falls prevention after stroke and two sub-studies. BMC Neurology. 9.
    Source Title
    BMC Neurology
    DOI
    10.1186/1471-2377-9-14
    School
    School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/23893
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Background: Falls are common in stroke survivors returning home after rehabilitation, however there is currently a lack of evidence about preventing falls in this population. This paper describes the study protocol for the FLASSH (FaLls prevention After Stroke Survivors return Home) project. Methods and design: This randomised controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a multi-factorial falls prevention program for stroke survivors who are at high risk of falling when they return home after rehabilitation. Intervention will consist of a home exercise program as well as individualised falls prevention and injury minimisation strategies based on identified risk factors for falls. Additionally, two sub-studies will be implemented in order to explore other key areas related to falls in this population. The first of these is a longitudinal study evaluating the relationship between fear of falling, falls and function over twelve months, and the second evaluates residual impairment in gait stability and obstacle crossing twelve months after discharge from rehabilitation. Discussion: The results of the FLASSH project will inform falls prevention practice for stroke survivors. If the falls prevention program is shown to be effective, low cost strategies to prevent falls can be implemented for those at risk around the time of discharge from rehabilitation, thus improving safety and quality of life for stroke survivors. The two sub-studies will contribute to the overall understanding and management of falls risk in stroke survivors. © 2009 Batchelor et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.

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