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Modifying the Geriatric Acute & Post-acute Care Coordination Program for Fall Prevention in the Emergency Department for Telehealth

University of Colorado, Denver

Start Date

1/13/2026

Completion Date

1/1/2027

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine the feasibility of eGAPcare, a telehealth modification of the GAPcare fall prevention intervention, in older adults in a community emergency department. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Can telehealth physical therapy and pharmacy consultations be conducted in a community emergency department? * Does the telehealth modification of GAPcare decrease recurrent falls at 6 months? Participants will * Receive telehealth physical therapy and pharmacy consultation while in the emergency department * Participate in follow-up visits over the phone for 6 months following the initial emergency department visit * Complete study questionnaires delivered by study staff.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Range: 65 years to No maximum

Inclusion Criteria: * Community-dwelling adult (non-institutionalized) 65 years-old or older presenting to ED after a fall * Fall not due to syncope or external force (i.e., struck by car or assault) * Fall not due to serious illness (i.e., stroke, acute myocardial infarction) * Will be discharged to home/assisted living/rehabilitation at completion of ED visit (i.e., not admitted) * Proxy available to give informed consent if patient lacks capacity Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to give informed consent due to intoxication or acute change in mental status * Presence of injuries that prevent mobilization (i.e., pelvic or lower extremity fractures)

Interventions

OTHER

Telehealth physical therapy and pharmacy consultation

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Conditions

Older Adults (65 Years and Older)Fall PreventionTelehealthEmergency Department

Locations

Medical Center of the Rockies

Loveland, Colorado 80538

United States