@article{ref1,
title="What factors contribute to falls-related distal radius fracture?",
journal="Journal of aging and physical activity",
year="2019",
author="Philip, Sheena S. and Macdermid, Joy C. and Nair, Saranya and Walton, Dave and Grewal, Ruby",
volume="27",
number="3",
pages="392-397",
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. <br><br>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. <br><br>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.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1063-8652",
doi="10.1123/japa.2017-0428",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/japa.2017-0428"
}