Correlation between physical fitness and fall efficacy in elderly women in Korea

Jeoung, Bog Ja

doi:10.12965/jer.150208

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“…Another study also found moderate correlations between the Berg balance test (BBT) and the 8-foot up-and-go, 2-min step, and 30-s chair stand tests, but no correlation was found between the BBT and the chair sit-and-reach test and back scratch test [11]. Although two Korean studies have found correlations between a fear of falling and physical performance, regardless of the experience of falls [7,34], this study found no such correlation. This can partly be explained by the significant correlations found between the fear of falling, physical performance, age, and BMI [7].…”

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Physical Fitness among Community-Dwelling Older Women with and without Risk of Falling—The Taipei Study, Taiwan

Song

Tsauo

Fang

et al. 2021

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The purposes of this study were to compare the differences in physical fitness between community-dwelling older women fallers and non-fallers, with and without a risk of falling, and to investigate the relation between physical fitness and falling risk factors. This study was a secondary data analysis from a community- and exercise-based fall-prevention program. Baseline assessments pertaining to body weight and height, self-reported chronic diseases, the 12-item fall risk questionnaire (FRQ), senior fitness test, single-leg stand test, and handgrip strength test were extracted. Participants (n=264) were classified into fallers and non-fallers, and sub-classified according to the risk of falling (FRQ ≥4 and <4). While controlling for the effect of age, body mass index (BMI), and multimorbidity, one-way analysis of covariance indicated that older women with a risk of falling showed poorer performances of the 8-foot up-and-go, 2-min step and 30-s chair stand compared with those without a risk of falling, regardless of the history of falls. Additionally, weaker grip strength was found in non-fallers with falling risk. Some significant, but low-to-moderate, correlations were found between physical fitness tests and fall risk factors in the FRQ, particularly in gait/balance problem and leg muscle weakness. Proactive efforts are encouraged to screen and manage deterioration in the identified physical fitness.

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Physical Fitness among Community-Dwelling Older Women with and without Risk of Falling—The Taipei Study, Taiwan

Song

Tsauo

Fang

et al. 2021

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“…These authors have shown that an increase in the amount of PA taken is positively related to a significant improvement in the depressive status. Along the same lines, the recent literature ( Hamer et al, 2014 ; Hupin et al, 2015 ; Jeoung, 2015 ; Ofei-Dodoo et al, 2016 ) shows that older adults have exponential health benefits and longevity as PA increases, whether or not they were considered active, until their activity level reached about ten times the international recommendation ( Arem et al, 2015 ).…”

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The level of physical activity affects the health of older adults despite being active

Fernandez-Alonso¹,

Muñoz-García²

2016

J Exerc Rehabil

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Health care in the ageing population is becoming a crucial issue, due to the quality of life. Physical activity, is of primary importance for older adults. This report compared the physical activity in two active older adults population with functionality, quality of life, and depression symptoms. A cross-sectional study was developed with 64 older adults. Physical activity was assessed through the Yale Physical Activity Survey for classification into a less activity (LA) group and a more activity (MA) group. Afterwards, the other health variables were measured through specific questionnaires: the quality of life with the EuroQol (EuroQol five dimensions questionnaire, EQ-5D), functionality with the Berg balance scale (BBS) and depression symptoms with the geriatric depression scale (GDS). There is a statistical significant difference between groups for the BBS (t=2.21; P=0.03, d=0.27). The Pearson correlation analysis shows in LA group a moderate correlation between the BBS and age (r=−0.539; P<0.01) and EQ-5D (r=0.480; P<0.01). Moreover, both groups had a moderate negative correlation between GDS and the the EQ-5D time trade-off (r=−0.543; P=0.02). Active older adults with different amounts of physical activity differ in the BBS. This functional score was higher in the MA group. When observing to quality of life, only the LA group was negatively associated with age while in both groups were associated with depression index.

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“…As aging progresses, muscle mass, muscle strength and joint range decrease, while stride length narrows and walking speed declines. A previous study [22] has suggested that improving physical fitness can prevent falling. Therefore, the adoption of a regular exercise program designed to enhance muscle strength, muscle endurance, cardiovascular endurance and agility should be encouraged.…”

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Predictors of Falls Efficacy Scale responses among nursing home residents in China

Jiang

Chen

Yang³

et al. 2016

International Journal of Nursing Sciences

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a b s t r a c tObjectives: The objective of this study was to examine the falls efficacy of older adults in nursing homes and the related predictors of falling. Methods: A sample of 317 older adults was recruited from 18 nursing homes in the Fujian province of China. The Modified Falls Efficacy Scale (MFES) and Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) were employed to collect data. Results: The falls efficacy of older adults was moderate (7.80 ± 1.17). The falls efficacy questionnaire item "Get dressed and undressed" scored the highest (9.12 ± 1.440), while "Crossing roads" scored the lowest (5.77 ± 3.371). Multiple regression analysis demonstrated that mental health status, degree of self-care, age and gender were each predictors of the falls efficacy of older adults. Conclusions: Falls efficacy enhancing programs for nursing home residents should take mental health status, degree of self-care, age and gender into account.

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Correlation between physical fitness and fall efficacy in elderly women in Korea

Cited by 13 publications

References 12 publications

Physical Fitness among Community-Dwelling Older Women with and without Risk of Falling—The Taipei Study, Taiwan

Physical Fitness among Community-Dwelling Older Women with and without Risk of Falling—The Taipei Study, Taiwan

The level of physical activity affects the health of older adults despite being active

Predictors of Falls Efficacy Scale responses among nursing home residents in China

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