Boston Rehabilitative Impairment Study of the Elderly (Boston RISE), 2009-2015

The Boston Rehabilitative Impairment Study of the Elderly (Boston RISE) was a prospective cohort study of older primary care patients, aged 65 years and older, who were at risk for declining mobility and disability at baseline. The study was designed to investigate which combinations of neuromuscular impairments are most responsible for mobility decline and disability over 2 years of follow up. Through additional funding, Boston RISE continued to collect follow up data on the Late Life Function and Disability Instrument (LLFDI) and mobility-related and healthcare utilization outcomes over the phone as part of a 2-year extension. Several ancillary measures were also collected throughout the course of the study.