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http://dx.doi.org/10.22683/tsnr.2018.7.2.041

Correlation of Cognitive Function and Fall-risk Related Behavioral Factors  

Ju, Yumi (Dept. of Occupational Therapy, College of Health Science, Far-East University)
Lee, Heon-Joo (Dept. of Occupational Therapy, College of Health Science, Far-East University)
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Therapeutic Science for Rehabilitation / v.7, no.2, 2018 , pp. 41-50 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objective: This study was conducted to investigate the correlation of cognitive function and fall-risk behavioral factors. Methods: The elderly over than 65 year-old with and without cognitive impairment were recruited in four different regional areas. Total 43 data of K-MoCA and FaB were collected. Pearson correlation of total scores of K-MoCA and FaB was analyzed using SPSS 22. Correlation between total score of K-MoCA and each item of FaB which describes the fall-risk behaviors was analyzed as well. Results: The cognitive function was statistically positive correlated with the fall-related behaviors in pearson correlation analysis (p<.01). Nine items of total 30 items of FaB was significantly correlated with total score of K-MoCA. Conclusion: Fall-risk behaviors were decreased as the cognitive level was improved. If the cognitive function was vulnerable, the insight to fall-risk behaviors deficits and various fall-related behavioral factors exits. The high fall-risk behaviors were correlated with cognitive function, so that the cognitive level should be considered in fall prevention intervention in Occupational Therapy.
Keywords
Cognitive Function; FaB; Fall-risk behavior; Falls; K-MoCA;
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