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http://dx.doi.org/10.22156/CS4SMB.2021.11.11.204

Prevalence and Risk Factors for falls of Older Adults with Dementia in Korea: Based on the Korean Longitudinal Study of Aging  

Lim, Seung-Ju (Department of Occupational Therapy, Graduate School, Yonsei University)
Kim, Jung-Ran (Department of Dementia Prevention and Rehabilitation, Catholic Kwandong University)
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Journal of Convergence for Information Technology / v.11, no.11, 2021 , pp. 204-209 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study is a data analysis study to identify the factors influencing the prevalence and risk factors for falls of older adults with dementia in Korea. Using the data of the 7th Aging Research Panel in 2018, 119 people were enrolled. We used response data on the dementia-related factors that is the duration of dementia and whether or not activity of daily living was restricted due to dementia. For comorbid diseases, data on hypertension, diabetes, and obesity were used. For statistical analysis of the collected data, logistic regression analysis was performed using SPSS statistics 22.0. Dementia-related factors and comorbidities of the analyzed subjects had a significant effect on the falling index. In particular, it was found that the influence was greatest in the order of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, daily life restrictions due to dementia, and the duration of dementia. This study is meant to identify factors that should be prioritized in the composition of a fall prevention program for the elderly with dementia. Based on the findings of this study, strategies for preventing falls due to the duration of dementia and limiting daily life, intensive management of high-risk groups for falls due to comorbid diseases, and training in the use of safety aids such as walking aids will be required in the care of the elderly with dementia,
Keywords
Fall; Dementia; Risk Factors; Activities of Daily; Prevention;
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