Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing (대한간호학회지)

Korean Society of Nursing Science (한국간호과학회)
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Falls among People with Parkinson′s Disease

파킨슨병 환자의 낙상에 영향을 미치는 요인

  • 송경애 (카톨릭대하교 간호대학) ;
  • 문정순 (카톨릭대하교 간호대학) ;
  • 이광수 (카톨릭대하교 강남성모병원)
  • Published : 2004.10.01
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Abstract

Purpose: This study was done to identify the risk factors associated with falls among patients with Parkinson's Disease(PD). Method: A retrospective study design was used through the collection of physiological and physical health, and psychosocial functions. Results: Of the 100 participants, fifty-nine(59%) reported one or more falls and seventy-one(71%) reported one or more near-falls. Anaverage 34.7 falls and 150.3 near-falls were reported in the previous year per person. Stage of PD, foot problems, balance, fear of falling, and activities of daily living were significantly associated with an increased risk of falls. Conclusion: The findings confirm the high risk of falling in PD patients. Also these results have implications for developing fall prevention programs for PD patients.

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