Social Work-Supported Physiotherapy and Psychosocial Outcomes in Third Age University and Nursing Home Residents
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age60-80
SponsorMunzur University
About this trial
The aging process is considered not only as a phase characterized by changes in physical functioning, but also as a multidimensional life stage affecting psychosocial well-being, social participation, and quality of life. The World Health Organization's healthy aging approach and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health emphasize that the health status of older adults should be evaluated through the interaction of biological, psychological, and social dimensions. The literature indicates that physical activity and rehabilitation-based interventions not only improve functionality in older individuals but also enhance psychological well-being and social participation; however, the sustainability of these gains is largely determined by social support and environmental factors. In this context, the integration of social work and physiotherapy practices has gained importance in terms of interdisciplinary and holistic intervention models in elderly care.
The aim of this study is to comparatively examine the effects of a social work-supported physiotherapy intervention, implemented among students enrolled in a Third Age University (60+ Refresher University) and older adults living in a nursing home in Turkey, on functionality, psychosocial well-being, and social health levels within the ICF framework. The study is designed as a pretest-posttest controlled quasi-experimental research model. The study population consists of students of Munzur 60+ Refresher University and individuals aged 60 and over residing in a nursing home in Tunceli. Participants selected through stratified random sampling will be assigned to intervention and control groups. A 6-week social work-supported physiotherapy program will be implemented for the intervention groups by physiotherapists and social workers. During the data collection process, physical functioning, psychosocial well-being, and social health-covering the components of the ICF-will be assessed before and after the intervention using standardized measurement tools. The study is expected to provide evidence-based contributions to holistic and interdisciplinary intervention models for older adults.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Being between 60 and 80 years of age
Being informed about the study and providing written informed consent for voluntary participation
Not having any physical, cognitive, or psychological limitations that would prevent participation in the physiotherapy interventions and assessments
Disqualifiers
Having uncontrolled cardiovascular, neurological, psychiatric, or orthopedic conditions that may medically contraindicate participation in the physiotherapy intervention
Having cognitive, psychological, or mental impairments that would prevent the reliable administration of the assessments
Having undergone a major surgical procedure within the last 6 months that could affect the research process
Trial design
Design model
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Social Work-Supported Physiotherapy
Other interventionRefresher University Group A social work-supported physiotherapy intervention will be implemented face-to-face for six weeks by physiotherapists and social workers at Munzur University's 60+ Refresher University.
Treatment groups
48 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groupsGroup A: Refresher Group TrainingExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Nursing Home TrainingExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group C: Control GroupNo intervention 0 interventions
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Demographic and Clinical Characteristics:
Participants' demographic data, and presenting complaints at admission, diagnoses, medications used, history of surgical procedures, and comorbid conditions will be assessed.
Time frame
From enrollment to the end of the 6-week training period2
Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS)
Fatigue will be assessed using the Fatigue Severity Scale. Participants will respond to the items by rating them on a scale from 1 to 7. The scale consists of nine items, each scored between 1 and 7. Lower scores indicate lower levels of fatigue.
Time frame
From enrollment to the end of the 6-week training period3
6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT)
The 6-Minute Walk Test is a standardized performance-based measure used to evaluate functional exercise capacity. It assesses the distance an individual can walk on a flat surface within six minutes. The test reflects submaximal aerobic capacity and is widely used in clinical and rehabilitation settings. A greater distance indicates better functional capacity.
Time frame
From enrollment to the end of the 6-week training period4
International Physical Activity Questionnaire
The International Physical Activity Questionnaire is a widely used self-report tool that assesses the frequency, duration, and intensity of physical activity across different domains (e.g., work, transportation, leisure). It provides estimates of total physical activity levels. A higher total score indicates a higher level of physical activity.
Time frame
From enrollment to the end of the 6-week training periodSponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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