Exercise self-management to improve long-term functioning and prevent falls after hip fracture. [ 2009 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Catherine Sherrington (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Anne Moseley ,  Dr Constance Vogler ,  Prof Kirsten Howard ,  Prof Lindy Clemson
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Brief description Up to 20,000 older Australians suffer hip fractures each year. Many people don't fully recover. We have designed a self-management training program which incorporates individualised exercise prescription. This novel program is designed for people who have completed usual treatment and rehabilitation for hip fracture. We will conduct a well-designed randomised controlled trial to test the effects of this program on disability, falls and hospital readmissions and to assess its cost-effectiveness.

Funding Amount $AUD 848,478.84

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

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