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Table 2 Summary of the outcome measures

From: Effectiveness of dual-task functional power training for preventing falls in older people: study protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial

Outcome measures

Data collection method

Data collection points

 

Baseline

6 months

12 months

18 months

Primary outcome measure

  

Falls

Monthly falls calendars

Monthly

Secondary outcome measures

     

 Muscle power

5-consective sit-to-stands

x

x

x

x

 Muscle strength

30-second Sit-to-Stand test

x

x

x

x

Isometric knee extensor strength

x

x

x

x

Isometric dorsi-flexion strength

x

x

x

x

Hand grip dynamometer

x

x

x

x

 Muscle function and balance

Timed up-and-Go: single- and dual-task

x

x

x

x

Four-squared step test

x

x

x

x

Choice reaction time

x

x

x

x

 Single- and dual-task gait

Gait (4.9 m electronic walkway): gait velocity, cadence, step length, double support time, stride wide and dual-task cost

x

x

x

x

 Instrumental Activities of Daily

Lawton IADL questionnaire

x

x

x

x

 Living (IADL)

 Health-related Quality of Life

Short Form (36) version 2 questionnaire and the Assessment of Quality of Life - 6D scale

x

x

x

x

 Cognitive function

CogState Brief Battery computerised tests

x

x

x

x

 Falls self-efficacy

Falls Efficacy Scale-International questionnaire

x

x

x

X

Additional measures

     

 Anthropometry

Height, weight and body mass index

x

x

x

x

 Body composition

Bioelectrical impedance (fat mass, fat-free mass and % fat)

x

x

x

x

 Physical activity

Community Healthy Activities Model Programme for Seniors questionnaire

x

x

x

x

 Falls-related injuries

Monthly calendar

Monthly

 Health and medical history

Lifestyle questionnaire

x

x

x

x

 Dietary intake

Anti-Cancer Council Food Frequency Questionnaire

x

x

x

x

 Adverse eventsa

Questionnaire and interview

 

x

x

x

 Exercise programme compliance

Calculated from exercise cards

Collected every month

  1. aAdverse events will also be collected at 3 months.