Step-by-step process
Complete questionnaire online
Initially, we will investigate whether you meet the criteria we have for participation. This is done via various online questionnaires. It takes about 30 to 45 minutes to complete these questionnaires because we really want to understand the problems you are experiencing in depth. You do not have to answer everything in one go.
Telephone interview
If the assessment forms show that the treatment may help you, we will arrange a phone call appointment. This will provide the opportunity for you to ask questions about the program and for us to explain the steps in more detail.
Randomization and allocation into groups
The purpose of the study is to investigate the effect of internet treatment. To be able to do this, we need something to compare against, which in this case is a control group that has to wait a period to time to receive the treatment. If you are suitable to participate in the study, you will be randomly placed in the group that receives the treatment first or second time period.
Do the treatment program
The internet treatment takes place over 6 weeks and consists of you being able to read texts and carry out exercises every week. While you are on the program you can send messages to a therapist if you have any questions.
If you are randomised to the group on the waiting list, you will have access to the treatment after 6 weeks, once the first group have undertaken the study.
Participation in the Balance Retraining Program study requires time and commitment. You will receive support and advice, but we expect you to participate in reading texts and carrying out exercises. This is required because we want you to gain insights and lessons that are helpful even after the study is completed. If you do not have time for this in your life right now, it is better to wait to sign up, as a half-hearted attempt risks feeling like a failure. If you really want to give it a try, then we believe that Balance Retraining Program will help you to have better balance and give you tools that can help you in the future as well.
Check your progress
After completion of treatment, all participants will be able to fill in forms that evaluate the results of the treatment. These forms will also be completed 12 months after the end of treatment to see if the treatment provides long-term improvement. After the treatment, you will be called to schedule a final telephone interview where we want to hear how you have experienced the treatment.