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| Titre : |
An exploration of fall-related, psychosocial variables in people with multiple sclerosis who have fallen |
| Type de document : |
texte imprimé |
| Auteurs : |
Laura Comber ; Susan Coote ; Marcia Finlayson ; [et al...] |
| Année de publication : |
2017 |
| Article en page(s) : |
p. 587-595 |
| Langues : |
Anglais (eng) |
| Mots-clés : |
sclérose en plaques chute |
| Résumé : |
An exploration of fall-related, psychosocial variables in people with multiple sclerosis who have fallen
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First Published August 31, 2017 Research Article
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Abstract
Introduction
Psychosocial contributors to fall risk for people with multiple sclerosis are often overlooked in falls prevention practice. This study explored several fall-related, psychosocial variables and their association with falls self-efficacy in a sample of people with multiple sclerosis reporting a fall.
Method
A cross-sectional, structured telephone survey was employed. The survey explored socio-demographics, multiple sclerosis characteristics, and fall-related psychosocial variables. Multiple linear regression was employed to investigate associations with Falls Efficacy Scale – International scores.
Results
The mean Falls Efficacy Scale – International score for 140 participants was 38.14(SD = 10.16), and the mean Falls Control Scale score was 5.38(SD = 2.22). Fear of falling was expressed by 129 (92%) participants, with 111 (79%) reporting associated activity curtailment. A regression model including six predictors explained 47% of the variance in the Falls Efficacy Scale – International scores. Results of the multiple linear regression showed that fear of falling, associated activity curtailment, balance interference, falls control, and health status were associated with falls self-efficacy.
Conclusion
Fear of falling and associated activity curtailment, low falls self-efficacy, and compromised falls control are common among people with multiple sclerosis who have fallen. These fall-related psychosocial variables are distinct and each warrants attention during assessment. Findings suggest that falls self-efficacy among people with multiple sclerosis who have fallen is a complex construct associated with physical and psychosocial factors. |
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[article] An exploration of fall-related, psychosocial variables in people with multiple sclerosis who have fallen [texte imprimé] / Laura Comber ; Susan Coote ; Marcia Finlayson ; [et al...] . - 2017 . - p. 587-595. Langues : Anglais ( eng) in The British Journal of Occupational Therapy > Vol.80 Issue 10 (October 2017) . - p. 587-595
| Mots-clés : |
sclérose en plaques chute |
| Résumé : |
An exploration of fall-related, psychosocial variables in people with multiple sclerosis who have fallen
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Laura Comber, Susan Coote, Marcia Finlayson, ...
First Published August 31, 2017 Research Article
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Article has an altmetric score of 12 Free Access
Abstract
Introduction
Psychosocial contributors to fall risk for people with multiple sclerosis are often overlooked in falls prevention practice. This study explored several fall-related, psychosocial variables and their association with falls self-efficacy in a sample of people with multiple sclerosis reporting a fall.
Method
A cross-sectional, structured telephone survey was employed. The survey explored socio-demographics, multiple sclerosis characteristics, and fall-related psychosocial variables. Multiple linear regression was employed to investigate associations with Falls Efficacy Scale – International scores.
Results
The mean Falls Efficacy Scale – International score for 140 participants was 38.14(SD = 10.16), and the mean Falls Control Scale score was 5.38(SD = 2.22). Fear of falling was expressed by 129 (92%) participants, with 111 (79%) reporting associated activity curtailment. A regression model including six predictors explained 47% of the variance in the Falls Efficacy Scale – International scores. Results of the multiple linear regression showed that fear of falling, associated activity curtailment, balance interference, falls control, and health status were associated with falls self-efficacy.
Conclusion
Fear of falling and associated activity curtailment, low falls self-efficacy, and compromised falls control are common among people with multiple sclerosis who have fallen. These fall-related psychosocial variables are distinct and each warrants attention during assessment. Findings suggest that falls self-efficacy among people with multiple sclerosis who have fallen is a complex construct associated with physical and psychosocial factors. |
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An exploration of fall-related, psychosocial variables in people with multiple sclerosis who have fallen in The British Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol.80 Issue 10 (October 2017)
