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Nationwide Update on Prevalence of Falls, Injurious Falls, Concerns About Falling, and Fall Prevention in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis.
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American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation . Sep2024, Vol. 103 Issue 9, p811-818. 8p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Objective: The aim of the study is to estimate the current nationwide prevalence of falls, injurious falls, concerns about falling, and information on fall prevention among people with multiple sclerosis. Design: This is a cross-sectional national web-based survey that included 965 adult people with multiple sclerosis. Participants self-reported falls and injurious falls experienced in the past 6 months. Participants also provided information on their concerns about falling and information on fall prevention received. Results: A total of 56% reported falling in the past 6 months. The prevalence of falls at the population level ranges between 53% and 59%. Most falls occur inside of participants' homes (68%). About 30% of fallers reported an injurious fall. Most respondents, 87% expressed being concerned about falling and 68% reported they had cut down on activities due to their concerns about falling. Among participants who received information about falling (64%), only 9% received a formal fall prevention course. Conclusions: Despite advances in falls research over the last decades, falling continues to be a highly prevalent problemfor people with multiple sclerosis. About one-third of those falls result in injuries. Concerns about falling among fallers and nonfallers affect the performance of daily activities and independence. Few people receive a formal falls prevention education or training. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08949115
- Volume :
- 103
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 179270068
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/PHM.0000000000002454