PlaTFORM: PrevenTing Falls in a high risk, vision impaired population through specialist ORientation and Mobility services: a randomised trial [ 2016 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Pr Lisa Keay (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Anne Tiedemann ,  Prof Lindy Clemson ,  Prof Peter Mccluskey ,  Prof Rebecca Ivers

Brief description While many older people fall causing injury and loss of confidence, people with vision impairment and blindness have a dramatically increased risk of falls. In the PlaTFORM study we will deliver and comprehensively evaluate a falls prevention program through instructors with specialised training in orientation and mobility. This fills a gap in services and if effective will prevent injury in this vulnerable population and promote mobility.

Funding Amount $AUD 799,322.15

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant