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A Fall Prevention Feasibility Trial for People With HIV and Alcohol Use.
Simone V Gill1, Danny Shin1, Theresa W Kim1
1Boston University, MA, USA.
OTJR : Occupation, Participation and Health
|March 30, 2024
Summary
This study shows a 10-week online fall prevention program is feasible for people with HIV and alcohol use. Preliminary results indicate it may reduce falls and alcohol use frequency.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Public Health
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Alcohol use increases fall risk in people living with HIV (PLWH).
- Limited fall prevention trials exist for PLWH with alcohol use.
- A tailored intervention is needed to address this gap.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) for an online fall prevention intervention.
- To evaluate an intervention for PLWH with alcohol use.
- To inform future large-scale RCTs.
Main Methods:
- A 10-week online fall prevention intervention with virtual group discussions, phone check-ins, and home exercises.
- Recruitment of eligible PLWH with alcohol use.
- Feasibility assessed by enrollment rates, adherence, and participant satisfaction.
Main Results:
- 53.5% enrollment rate (23/43 eligible participants).
- High completion rate (95.7%) and satisfaction (CSQ-8 score M = 30.4, SD = 1.6).
- Preliminary data suggest reduced odds of falling and alcohol use frequency.
Conclusions:
- The online fall prevention intervention is feasible for PLWH with alcohol use.
- Findings support the viability of a larger randomized trial.
- The intervention shows promise in reducing fall risk and alcohol use.
