Out and About: Reablement for Older Adults in the Hospital Setting
Out and About: Reablement for Older Adults in the Hospital Setting
Hospitalization creates opportunities for older adults to accumulate prolonged periods of sitting and lying (defined as sedentary behavior) which can result in mobility loss. We propose a Type 1 Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Trial with 1:1 randomization to test the effect of a caregiver intervention on older patients' physical activity at 3 months (home). We will recruit 61 patients and family caregivers from hospital units and follow them for 3 months; the primary outcome is patients' daily step count at 3 months.
Inclusion Criteria: Older adults (60 years and older) with a recent hospitalization and their caregiver.
Exclusion Criteria: Caregivers and older adults with a dementia diagnosis, head injury, significant neurological impairment, or receive treatment for medical conditions that preclude exercising.