Table 1 Number and proportion of participants deemed eligible and ineligible for the study, including the reasons for ineligibility and non-participation
Total, n (%) | |
|---|---|
Total Screened | 517 (100%) |
Ineligible | 119 (23.0%) |
Too physically active a | 34 (28.6%) |
Not at a high risk for falls (< 3 risk factors) | 27 (22.7%) |
Poor cognitive function (> 2 errors on the SPMSQ) | 6 (5.0%) |
Not able to walk > 50 m unaided | 1 (0.8%) |
Age < 65 years | 1 (0.8%) |
No longer interested / could not be contacted | 50 (42.0%) |
Potentially eligible | 398 (77.0%) |
Non-participation after being deemed eligible | 98 (8.9%) |
No GP approval | 5 (5.1%) |
Poor health | 11 (11.2%) |
Poor health of a spouse | 3 (3.1%) |
Cognitive difficulties following screening | 1 (1.0%) |
Lack of time to commit to the study | 6 (6.1%) |
Not available during the intervention period | 3 (3.1%) |
No longer interested to participate | 1 (1.0%) |
Retirement village had < 6 eligible participants | 18 (18.4%) |
No reason given for non-participation | 50 (51.0%) |
Total Number Enrolled in Study | 300 |