Table 4.
Feasibility outcomes of the pilot study
| Level | Parameter | Feasibility aim | Result of piloting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target recruitment level | Interested patients in the hospital, N | 40 | 52 |
| Recruitment rate after hospital discharge, % (n) | 63% (25/40) | 27% (14/52) | |
| Study completion, % (n) | 80% (20/25) | 79% (11/14) | |
| Appropriateness of assessments | BBS Score < 53 at baseline, % (n) | 80% (20/25) | 29% (4/14) |
| DGI Score < 22 at baseline, % (n) | 80% (20/25) | 29% (4/14) | |
| ABC Scale Score < 95 at baseline, % (n) | 80% (20/25) | 57% (8/14) | |
| Home-based balance training | Intervention-related injuries, % (n) | 0% (0/20) | 0% (0/11) |
| No problems at home1, % (n) | 90% (18/20) | 91% (10/11) | |
| At least 450 min between t1 and t2, % (n) | 90% (18/20) | 82% (9/11) | |
| Second home visit for technical support (only WBT), % (n) | 20% (2/10) | 20% (1/5) |
Note: BBS Berg Balance Scale, DGI Dynamic Gait Index, ABC Scale Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale; 1Definition: ‘agree’ or ‘strongly agree’ at the statement: ‘It was easy to integrate the exercises into everyday life.’; percentages for recruitment rate were based on total number of interested participants; percentages for study completion and appropriateness of assessment were based on total number of recruited participants; percentages for home-based balance training were based on total number of participants who completed the study, except home visit for technical support which was based on number of participants in the WBT intervention only