Citation

Suzuki M, Kurata S, Yamamoto E, Makino K, Kanamori M. Am. J. Alzheimers Dis. Other Demen. 2012; 27(6): 439-446.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1533317512454706

PMID

22871908

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to clarify potential fall-related behaviors as fall risk factors that may predict the potential for falls among the elderly patients with dementia at a geriatric facility in Japan. This study was conducted from April 2008 to May 2009. A baseline study was conducted in April 2008 to evaluate Mini-Mental State Examination, Physical Self-Maintenance Scale, fall-related behaviors, and other factors. For statistical analysis, paired t test and logistic analysis were used to compare each item between fallers and nonfallers. A total of 135 participants were followed up for 1 year; 50 participants (37.04%) fell during that period. Results of multiple logistic regression analysis showed that the total score for fall-related behaviors was significantly related to falls. It was suggested that 11 fall-related behaviors may be effective indicators to predict falls among the elderly patients with dementia.

Language: en