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Assistive device use and mobility-related factors among adults aged ≥ 65 years☆
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Sep 25 2015
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Source: J Safety Res. 55:147-150
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Alternative Title:J Safety Res
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Description:Introduction:
Examining how assistive device (cane, walker) use relates to other mobility factors can provide insight into older adults’ future mobility needs.
Methods:
Data come from the Second Injury Control and Risk Survey, Phase 2 (ICARIS2-P2), conducted from March 2007 to May 2008. Prevalence estimates were calculated for older adults (aged ≥65) and multivariable logistic regression was used to explore associations between assistive device use and mobility-related characteristics.
Result:
Compared with non-users, assistive device users were more likely to report a recent fall (AOR 12.0; 95% CI 4.9–29.3), limit walking outside due to concerns about falling (AOR 7.1; 95% CI 2.6–19.1), be unable to walk outside for 10 min without resting (AOR 3.3; 95% CI 1.1–9.3),and be no longer driving (AOR 6.7; 95% CI 2.0–22.3).
Conclusion:
Assistive device users have limited mobility and an increased risk for fall injury compared with non-users.
Practical Application:
Effective fall prevention interventions, and innovative transportation options, are needed to protect the mobility of this high-risk group.
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Pubmed ID:26683557
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC6464113
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