The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
- Volume 20 Issue 3
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- Pages.19-28
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- 2008
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- 1229-0475(pISSN)
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- 2287-156X(eISSN)
The Fall Circumstance and Related Factors Associated with Fall in the Stroke Patients
뇌졸중 환자의 낙상 형태와 낙상 관련요인
- Kwon, Mi-Ji (Dept. of Physical Therapy, Gwangju health college university)
- 권미지 (광주보건대학 물리치료과)
- Published : 2008.09.25
Abstract
Purpose: We analyzed the incidence of falls and the related factors, circumstances, and consequences associated with falls in stroke patients. Methods: We recruited 127 stroke patients and used a self-reported questionnaire to measure fall prevalence rates and the related factors, circumstances, and consequences of falls. The chi-square test was used to establish associations between related factors. Results: The prevalence of falls in stroke patients was 69.3%, and was associated with gender and time since the stroke. Falls occurred 2-5 times (55.4%) poststroke and most subjects first fall in the 2