The Researchers in University College Dublin are launching a new study aimed at older people (70 + years) who receive some level of assistance/care with activities of daily living. The intervention will be completed in their own home
Research Title:
Protein supplement and home-delivered exercise training for the treatment of malnutrition and sarcopenia risk in older adults who receive supportive home care: POWER Study.
Researcher’s Name: Ms Catherine Fallon
Contact details: Catherine.fallon@ucdconnect.ie , +353 86 724 0910
Principal Supervisor: Professor Clare Corish, CORU Registered Dietitian
Co-Supervisor: Associate Professor Caitriona Cunningham, CORU Registered Physiotherapist
Co-Supervisor: Dr Katy Horner, PhD, RNutr.
School: School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science.
Please see attached the Participant Information Leaflet and Study Poster for display.
You are being invited to take part in a research study. Before you decide whether you wish to take
part, you should read the information provided below carefully and, if you wish, discuss it with
your family, friends, or GP (doctor).
Take time to ask questions – don’t feel rushed and don’t feel under pressure to make a quick
decision. You should clearly understand the risks and benefits of taking part in this study so that
you can make a decision that is right for you. This process is known as ‘Informed Consent’.
You don’t have to take part in this study. You can change your mind about taking part in the study
any time you like. Even if the study has started, you can still opt out. You don’t have to give us
a reason.
Funding for this project has been provided by Nutricia Ireland ltd. The funders will have no role
in the study design or collection, analysis and interpretation of the study data.
Thank you for taking the time to consider this invitation.
Participant Information Leaflet
