Reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Falls Efficacy Scale International (FES-I) in community-dwelling older persons

Ulus, Yasemin; Durmuş, Dilek; Akyol, Yeşim; Terzi, Yüksel; Bilgici, Ayhan; Kuru, Ömer

doi:10.1016/j.archger.2011.06.010

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“…According to Ulus et al (2012), the FES-I scale has good internal consistency, with a Cronbach alpha coefficient reported of .94. In the current study, the Cronbach alpha coefficient was .95.…”

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Türk yaşlı yetişkenlerin düşme yeterlilik ve düşme sayısının belirlenmesi

İrez¹

2014

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The aim of the study was to investigate the fear of falls in older adults while conducting the reliability analyzes of Falls Efficacy Scale-I for Turkish version living in Mugla and secondary aim was to study relationship between fear of falls (FES-I Score), gender and number of falls. All participants were living in the community and aged 65 years or over (N=100) included as voluntarily to this study. The FES-I questionnaire which is a selfreport questionnaire, providing information on level of concern about falls for a range of activities of daily living, contains 16 items scored on four point scale of 1-4, was used for research aim. Internal reliability of the FES-I was evaluated by calculating the Cronbach's alpha coefficient for the whole scale. Independent sample test and correlation tests were used for statistical analysis. There were relationship between falls self efficacy, gender and number of falls. Therefore, there was significant differences between genders in FES-I scores and number of falls. In conclusion, Identifying fear of falling may be important to decrease inactivity in older age. Some exercise promotions may help to this people who are seeking be active by decreasing fear of falling and number of falls.

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Türk yaşlı yetişkenlerin düşme yeterlilik ve düşme sayısının belirlenmesi

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2014

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“…[3] It was suggested that being female and getting older are highly associated with FOF. [5,13,20] Depression in DM contributes to poor metabolic control, decreased quality of life, and increased medical morbidity and mortality. [31,32] Furthermore depression and other psychological factors may interfere with the functional mobility of older patients with DM.…”

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“…The reliability and validity of the Turkish version of FES-I was performed by Ulus et al [20] Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) is a self-reported questionnaire that assesses depressive symptoms during the week prior to the interview. The reliability and validity of Turkish version of BDI was performed by Hisli.…”

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Balance performance and fear of falling in older patients with diabetics: a comparative study with non-diabetic elderly

Tander¹

2016

Turk J Phys Med Rehab

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Objectives: This study aims to evaluate balance performance and fear of falling (FOF) in older people with and without diabetes mellitus (DM) and the parameters affecting balance and FOF in older patients with DM. Results: Timed Up and Go test, BDI, BAI, and FES-I scores were significantly higher; BBS, OLST, and MBI scores were significantly lower in patients. There were significant effects of neuropathic pain, hypertension and cardiovascular disease on BBS and FES-I in diabetic patients. One-Legged Stance test, TUG, and FES-I were associated with BBS in diabetic patients. Falls Efficacy Scale-International was significantly correlated with HbA1c, MBI and BBS in patients. Patients and methods: Conclusion:Older people with DM have increased FOF and balance problems. Uncontrolled DM, cardiovascular problems and neuropathic pain have negative impact on balance and FOF. Physiatrist should also take part in the follow-up of older diabetic patients. Anahtar sözcükler: Yaşlanma; denge; diyabetes mellitus; emosyonel durum; düşme korkusu.

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“…The FES-I was developed in a collaborative effort with members of the Prevention of Falls Network Europe 8 and it was translated into several languages as well as our language. 9 Fear of falling of the participants was also recorded (based on their replies as yes or no).…”

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Fall Risk and Related Factors in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Melikoğlu

Bağcıer

2017

Arch Rheumatol

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Objectives: This study aims to determine the fall risk in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients with an objective computerized technique and to evaluate the potential related risk factors for falls in these patients. Patients and methods: A total of 48 female patients (mean age 37.8±12.6 years; range 18 to 65 years) with SLE and 30 female controls (mean age 39.1±15.7 years; range 19 to 66 years) were included. Age, disease duration, anamnesis of falls, fear of falling, and drugs used were recorded. Disease activity (measured with SLE disease activity index Safety of Estrogens in Lupus Erythematosus National Assessment modification) and damage (measured with Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics/American College of Rheumatology Damage Index) were evaluated. For the evaluation of fall efficacy, we used the Falls Efficacy Scale International. Fall risk analysis was performed by using a computerized posturography device. Results: Seven patients (15%) had anamnesis of falls during the last 12 months, whereas only one control (3%) had this anamnesis (p=0.042). Fear of falling was reported by 40% of the patients and 30% of the controls (p=0.042). Falls Efficacy Scale International scores were found to be higher in patients than in controls (p=0.042). With the computerized system used, higher fall risk results were recorded in patients than in controls (59.3±29.5 and 35.8±26.9, respectively; p<0.001). Low, moderate, and high fall risks were recorded as 31%, 15%, and 54% in the patients, respectively, and as 53%, 23%, and 23% in the controls, respectively. Low, moderate and high fall risk distribution was also worse in patients than in the controls (p=0.030). No significant correlation was found between fall risk and the other factors evaluated, except Falls Efficacy Scale International, which was significantly correlated with both fall risk assessment and fall risk category in the patients (r=0.311, p=0.031). Conclusion: Fall risk was found to be higher in SLE patients than in controls. The higher fall risk in these patients seems to be affected by the disease itself rather than its other characteristics. Future studies investigating the possible coexisting balance problems in SLE may contribute to the management of the disease.

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Reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Falls Efficacy Scale International (FES-I) in community-dwelling older persons

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Türk yaşlı yetişkenlerin düşme yeterlilik ve düşme sayısının belirlenmesi

Türk yaşlı yetişkenlerin düşme yeterlilik ve düşme sayısının belirlenmesi

Balance performance and fear of falling in older patients with diabetics: a comparative study with non-diabetic elderly

Fall Risk and Related Factors in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

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