| Circumstances and consequences of falls in polio survivors. | |
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PMID: 21031286 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVES: Many polio survivors have symptoms that are known risk factors for falls in elderly people. This study aims to determine the: (i) frequency; (ii) consequences; (iii) circumstances; and (iv) factors associated with falls in polio survivors. METHODS: A survey was conducted among 376 polio survivors. Participants completed a falls history questionnaire and additional information was obtained from their medical files. RESULTS: Of the 305 respondents, 74% reported at least one fall in the past year and 60% two or more. Sixteen percent of fallers described a major injury after a fall in the last year and 69% reported fear of falling. One-third of fallers had reduced the amount they walked because of their fear of falling. Most reported falls in a familiar environment (86%), during ambulation (72%) and in the afternoon (50%). Quadriceps weakness of the weakest leg (Medical Research Council (MRC) ≤ 3), fear of falling and complaints of problems maintaining balance were independently associated with both falls and recurrent falls, while increasing age and medication use were not. CONCLUSION: The high rate of falls and consequences thereof, merit the implementation of fall intervention strategies. To maximize effect, they should be tailor-made and target the fall mechanisms specific to polio survivors. |
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Authors:
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Alice Bickerstaffe; Anita Beelen; Frans Nollet |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Journal of rehabilitation medicine : official journal of the UEMS European Board of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine Volume: 42 ISSN: 1651-2081 ISO Abbreviation: J Rehabil Med Publication Date: 2010 Nov |
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Created Date: 2010-10-29 Completed Date: 2010-11-12 Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101088169 Medline TA: J Rehabil Med Country: Sweden |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 908-15 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Rehabilitation AMC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. a.bickerstaffe@amc.uva.nl |
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Accidental Falls*
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prevention & control,
statistics & numerical data Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Cohort Studies Cross-Sectional Studies Female Humans Male Middle Aged Muscle Weakness / etiology Postpoliomyelitis Syndrome / complications*, physiopathology, psychology Questionnaires Risk Factors Survivors / psychology Walking / physiology, psychology |
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