Citation

Philip SS, Macdermid JC, Nair S, Walton D, Grewal R. J. Aging Phys. Act. 2019; 27(3): 392-397.

Affiliation

University of Western Ontario, Hand and Upper Limb Center, St. Joseph Health Care.268 Grosvenor Street, London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 4L6.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Human Kinetics Publishers)

DOI

10.1123/japa.2017-0428

PMID

30452300

Abstract

METHODS:: A sample of 1453 patients (430 men; 1023 women; age range: 18 to 89 years) supplemented by new interview data from 29 patients (19 women) were examined. Chi-square and descriptive analysis of quantitative data, descriptive thematic analysis of qualitative data were compared to determine data convergence and divergence.

RESULTS:: A higher number of DRF were observed in the 45 to 64-year-old group (44%), employed people (48%), in winter months (41%) and in low energy fractures (75%). Themes emerged from qualitative data on the cause of the fracture included: environmental factors, behavioural factors, physical factors and sports activities.

CONCLUSION:: Reasons for DRF are multifactorial. Preventive strategies with an emphasis on environmental and behavioural factor modifications are likely to decrease the number of DRF.

Language: en

Keywords

distal radius fracture; factors; falls