Physical Function and Psychological Status in the Elderly those who Experienced a Fall or not / 재활간호학회지
Korean Journal of Rehabilitation Nursing
;
: 48-57, 2004.
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in Korean
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| ID: wpr-643862
ABSTRACT
INTRODUTION The purposes of this study was to examine physical function and psychological status in the elderly caused by a fall. METHOD:
The study was designed as a descriptive survey. Its subjects consisted of the 299 elderly over 65 years. Collected data were analyzed by the SPSS 10.0 program package.RESULTS:
The result of this study are as follows 1) The score for ADL was significantly lower in the fall group. 2) Grip strength was significantly lower in the fall group. 3) Lapse of the motion sitting and standing was significantly longer in the fall group. 4) One-leg-standing time with the eyes open and closed was significantly shorter in the fall group. 5) Return time of 3m walk was significantly longer in the fall group. 6) The score for dizziness was significantly higher in the fall group. 7) The score for fear for a fall and depression were significantly higher in the fall group. 8) Thescore for falls efficacy was significantly lower in the fall group.CONCLUSION:
ADL, muscle strength, balance, dizziness, fear for a fall, falls efficacy and depression turned out to be closely related to the fall of the elderly. Therefore, it would be required to develop and applicate the fall prevention program regarding these above risk factors.
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Main subject:
Activities of Daily Living
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Risk Factors
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Hand Strength
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Depression
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Dizziness
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Muscle Strength
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Rehabilitation Nursing
Year:
2004
Type:
Article
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