+AGIL Barcelona: Integrated Care for Community-Dwelling Frail Older Adults
+ AGIL Barcelona: Integrated Care for Community-Dwelling Frail Older Adults
Parc Sanitari Pere Virgili
396 participants
Nov 2, 2022
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of the +AGIL Barcelona program in helping older adults improve their physical abilities and delay disability. It will also explore how to adapt and expand the program to different neighborhoods in Barcelona. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does the +AGIL program improve physical abilities, as measured by a simple physical performance test (SPPB)? How well can the program be adapted and implemented in different community health centers? Researchers will conduct the study in three community health centers in Barcelona, following a stepped approach to gradually introduce the program at each site. Participants will: Participate in up to 10 weekly group exercise sessions led by a physiotherapist. Focus on strength, balance, flexibility, and endurance. Exercises will be tailored to individual needs and supported with easy-to-understand materials. Receive advice on healthy habits like eating a Mediterranean diet, improving sleep, and managing swallowing or memory issues. Get support to connect with local activities and resources to reduce loneliness and stay active, such as community centers or fitness programs. Have their medications reviewed by healthcare professionals to ensure they are appropriate and safe. The program will be personalized based on each participant's needs. This study will provide valuable information on implementing practical programs that help older adults stay healthy and independent.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- People aged 65 or older
- Presenting with suggestive signs of frailty according to the Gérontopôle Frailty Screening Test (GFST).
- Agree to participate and sign informed consent
Exclusion Criteria1
- Requirement for hospital admission or an estimated life expectancy of less than one year.
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Interventions
a) Up to 10 weekly 1-hour group sessions of multicomponent exercise guided by a physiotherapist, incorporating resistance, endurance, balance, and flexibility. Supported by materials adapted for low literacy or cognitive impairment, it empowers participants to maintain physical activity. Vivifrail may be used to prevent frailty and falls.
d) Comprehensive medication review for optimization and deprescribing. Results show significant improvements in physical performance and intrinsic capacity at three and six months, sustained through empowerment and community resource connections.
b) Non-pharmacological interventions, including nutritional guidance for a Mediterranean diet, dysphagia and cognitive impairment screening, and sleep hygiene counselling.
Support against social isolation by activating community resources.
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NCT06836167