TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2007//
TI  - Knowledge of risk factors for falling reported by patients with Parkinson disease
JO  - Journal of neuroscience nursing
A1  - Sadowski, Cheryl A.
A1  - Jones, C. Allyson
A1  - Gordon, B.
A1  - Feeny, David H.
SP  - 336
EP  - 341
VL  - 39
IS  - 6
N2  - This study examined awareness of the risk factors for falling among a group of community dwelling patients with Parkinson disease (PD) using the Falls Risk Awareness Questionnaire (FRAQ). A cross-sectional survey of 28 patients who attended a Movement Disorders Clinic for treatment of PD was used. FRAQ is a 28-item self-administered survey that assesses the knowledge and perception of risk factors for falling. Demographic, medical, and medication data were gathered from both the participants and clinic charts. Twenty-three (82%) of the participants reported falls in the past; seven (30%) had fallen within the past month. Nineteen (68%) of the participants felt they were at risk for further falls. When asked to list potential risk factors for falling, only 14% could identify medication as a risk factor. Persons with PD are at substantial risk of falling, yet many appear to be unaware of common risk factors, especially medication use.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0888-0395
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -