scholarly journals Fear of falling and associated factors among patients with peripheral vestibular hypofunction

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 162-167
Author(s):  
Hee Seung Song ◽  
Hyun Jung Lee
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
Vestibular Hypofunction

scholarly journals Prevalence of fear of falling and associated factors among Japanese community-dwelling older adults

Medicine ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 97 (4) ◽  
pp. e9721 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoshihito Tomita ◽  
Kazuhiko Arima ◽  
Ritsu Tsujimoto ◽  
Shin-ya Kawashiri ◽  
Takayuki Nishimura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Community Dwelling Older Adults

The effect that the Otago Exercise Programme had on fear of falling in community dwellers aged 65-80 and associated factors

2022 ◽  
pp. 104620
Author(s):  
Cidoncha-Moreno Maria Ángeles ◽  
Albornos-Muñoz Laura ◽  
Company-Sancho María Consuelo ◽  
Rich-Ruiz Manuel ◽  
Abad-Corpa Eva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
Exercise Programme ◽  
Community Dwellers

scholarly journals Fear of Falling among Older Patients Admitted to Hospital after Falls in Vietnam: Prevalence, Associated Factors and Correlation with Impaired Health-Related Quality of Life

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (7) ◽  
pp. 2493 ◽  
Author(s):  
Long Hoang Nguyen ◽  
Giang Thu Vu ◽  
Giang Hai Ha ◽  
Cuong Tat Nguyen ◽  
Hai Minh Vu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Fall Injuries ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related

Fear of falling (FOF) diminishes older people’s independence in daily activities, as well as causes serious health and economic consequences. This study examined the prevalence of FOF in older patients hospitalized due to fall-injuries, its effect on health-related quality of life (HRQOL), and its associated factors. We conducted a cross-sectional study in seven hospitals in Thai Binh, Vietnam. FOF was assessed using a single close-ended question. HRQOL was evaluated by the EQ-5D-5L instrument. Multilevel logistic regression and Tobit regression models were utilized. The prevalence of FOF in 405 older patients admitted to hospitals after fall injuries was 88.2%, with a mean EQ-5D index and EQ-VAS of 0.34 (SD = 0.38) and 61.6 (SD = 15.2), respectively. Factors associated with FOF included living alone (OR = 0.13, 95%CI = 0.04; 0.50.,), history of eye diseases (OR = 4.12; 95%CI = 1.91; 8.89), and experiencing psychological distress (OR= 3.56, 95% CI = 1.05; 12.00). After adjusting for confounders, the EQ-5D index in the FOF group reduced by 0.15 points (Coef. = −0.15; 95%CI= −0.24; −0.05) compared to that of non-FOF group. Our study shows that FOF had an independent negative relationship with HRQOL of patients. Improving knowledge about fall prevention in patients and caregivers could reduce the burden of falls in older people.

scholarly journals Fall History and Associated Factors Among Adults Living With HIV-1 in the Cape Winelands, South Africa: An Exploratory Investigation

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karina Berner ◽  
Hans Strijdom ◽  
M Faadiel Essop ◽  
Ingrid Webster ◽  
Linzette Morris ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Physical Performance ◽  
Bone Quality ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
Predisposing Factors ◽  
Western Cape ◽  
Balance Performance ◽  
Mineral Density ◽  
Hiv 1

Abstract Background People with HIV-1 (PWH) exhibit a high fall incidence and increased fracture risk. As little is known about fall frequency and associated factors in PWH residing in lower-middle-income countries (LMIC), we investigated fall frequency, bone quality, and factors associated with fall history in a South African cohort. Methods Fifty PWH without obvious predisposing factors for mobility impairments attending 2 public primary care clinics in the Western Cape region participated. Demographic, clinical, and physical performance data were collected. Falls were assessed retrospectively over 12 months. Mobility and balance were evaluated using a physical performance battery. Bone mineral density was screened using quantitative ultrasound (QUS). Associations between variables and falls grouping were analyzed using chi-square tests, t tests, and Mann-Whitney U tests, and effect sizes (ES) were calculated. Results Thirty-four percent of PWH (median age, 36.6 years) reported falling during the past year, and 41.2% of fallers reported multiple falls. Fallers had more mobility problems (P = .013), higher fear of falling (P = .007), higher fracture history (P = .003), worse balance performance (P < .001), higher proportions of detectable viral loads (P = .021), and poorer bone quality (P = .040). Differences were of medium to large ES. Conclusions This exploratory study is the first to show that relatively young South African PWH without obvious predisposing factors for gait and balance impairments experience falls. The observed fall-associated factors warrant further research using larger samples and longitudinal designs to ascertain fall predictors within this population.

The Effect that the Otago Exercise Programme Had on Fear of Falling in Community Dwellers Aged 65-80 and Associated Factors

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Angeles Cidoncha Moreno ◽  
Laura Albornos-Muñoz ◽  
María Consuelo Company-Sancho ◽  
Manuel Rich-Ruiz ◽  
Eva Abad-Corpa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
Exercise Programme ◽  
Community Dwellers

Prevalence of falls and associated factors among community-dwelling older adults: a cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
M. Almada ◽  
P. Brochado ◽  
D. Portela
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Fear Of Falling ◽  
Financial Burden ◽  
Social Systems ◽  
Female Gender ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Falls Prevention ◽  
Cross Sectional

Aim: As a person ages, the risk of falls increases, which affects quality of life and represents a financial burden to health- and social-systems, and a greater morbidity and mortality risk. Falls lead to decreased social contact, anxiety, long-term physical disability, severe dependency and hospitalizations. Currently, few studies address this phenomenon using a uniform methodology; therefore, this study aims to explore the prevalence of falls and associated-variables in older adults across Europe. Methods: In this cross-sectional analysis, we used data from Wave 6 of SHARE. The prevalence of falls was assessed through the answer “falling down” to the question “For the past six months at least, have you been bothered by any of the health conditions on this card?”. Multilevel logistic regression was used, using falls as a dependent variable. Multilevel univariable logistic regression models were made to identify potential associated factors. Results: From the 41,098 participants, 56.3% were female, and the average age was of 70.0 ± 8.9 years. The prevalence of falls was 8.2% (CI 8.0% to 8.4%), being higher in women (10.1% vs. 5.8%) and increasing with age. Age, female gender, being frail or pre-frail, higher scores on the EURO-D scale, polypharmacy and fear of falling were found to be significantly associated with falls. Conclusions: We found that falls are prevalent in the European community-dwelling population, with variations between countries. As a public health priority, identification of the variables associated with falls is important in order to identify/monitor the risk in older groups and develop tailored and cost-effective interventions for falls prevention.

scholarly journals FEAR OF FALLING AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS IN COMMUNITY ELDERLY WITH CATARACTS

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (suppl_1) ◽  
pp. 181-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.L. Menezes ◽  
L.P. Paz ◽  
L. de Andrade Cascalho
Keyword(s):  
Associated Factors ◽  
Fear Of Falling
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