Teaching the Getting Up From the Floor Among Long-Term Care Facility Residents

The aim of this study is to determine the effect of teaching the getting up from the floor using the Backward Chaining Method on functional mobility, muscle strength, fear of falling, and life-space mobility among among long-term care facility residents. Methods: Randomized controlled trial of a teaching the getting up from the floor using the Backward Chaining Method for older people living in long-term care facility. The assessment of primary and secondary outcomes takes place in all subjects upon entry to the study (pre-test) by blinded assessors and after the 20-session intervention (post-test). After baseline assessments is completed, participants will be randomly allocated to intervention or control groups using stratified randomization based on the use of walking aids and baseline values of FES-I. The BCM sessions will be provided in a community room situated in the nursing home and will be led by a physiotherapist with extensive experience in geriatric physiotherapy with assistance of 2 physiotherapist student. Only stable chairs provided for supporting and safety, wedge pillows, and training mats are required during practicing. Expected results Improvement in functional mobility of the IG Improvement in lower and upper limb muscle strength Improvement in fall efficacy Improvement in life-space mobility