Factors Influencing Activities-specific Balance Confidence in Community-dwelling Old Adults
Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
;
: 520-529, 2018.
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in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-739077
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study is to identify factors influencing activities-specific balance confidence in community-dwelling older adults.METHODS:
This is secondary analysis of data from an intervention study for improving cognitive function. The data were collected from March 2 to September 30, 2017 at a senior center. Data of 131 older adults were included for this secondary analysis, and were analyzed by using t-test, ANOVA, and multiple regression.RESULTS:
The mean score of activities-specific balance confidence is 65.08 out of a possible range of 0–100. The significant factors affecting activities-specific balance confidence among old adults include ‘more than 85 years old’, ‘waist circumference’, ‘depressive symptoms’, ‘activity restriction due to fear of falling’, and ‘self-rated health’ which explained 52.8% of the variance.CONCLUSION:
The study results indicate that psychologic factors as well as physical condition should be considered for interventions to increase activities-specific balance confidence.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Accidental Falls
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Cognition
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Postural Balance
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Independent Living
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Senior Centers
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Adult
/
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Community Health Nursing
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
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