TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2017//
TI  - Factors inducing falling in schizophrenia patients
JO  - Journal of physical therapy science
A1  - Tsuji, Yoko
A1  - Akezaki, Yoshiteru
A1  - Mori, Kohei
A1  - Yuri, Yoshimi
A1  - Katsumura, Hitomi
A1  - Hara, Tomihiro
A1  - Usui, Yuki
A1  - Fujino, Yoritaka
A1  - Nomura, Takuo
A1  - Hirao, Fumio
SP  - 448
EP  - 451
VL  - 29
IS  - 3
N2  - [Purpose] The purpose of this study is to investigate the factors causing falling among patients with schizophrenia hospitalized in psychiatric hospitals. [Subjects and Methods] The study subjects were divided into either those having experienced a fall within the past one year (Fall group, 12 patients) and those not having experienced a fall (Non-fall group, 7 patients), and we examined differences between the two groups. Assessment items measured included muscle strength, balance ability, flexibility, body composition assessment, Global Assessment of Functioning scale (GAF), the antipsychotic drug intake, and Drug Induced Extra-Pyramidal Symptoms Scale (DIEPSS). [Results] As a result, significant differences were observed in regard to One leg standing time with eyes open, Time Up and Go Test (TUGT), and DIEPSS Sialorrhea between the Fall group and the Non-fall group. [Conclusion] These results suggest that a decrease in balance ability was significantly correlated with falling in schizophrenia patients.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0915-5287
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1589/jpts.29.448
ID  - ref1
ER  -