@article{ref1,
title="Factors related to falls among the community-dwelling elderly",
journal="Hu Li Za Zhi",
year="2008",
author="Chin, Mau-Yu and Lu, Der-Fa and Wu, M. H.",
volume="55",
number="3",
pages="39-48",
abstract="The purpose of this study was to investigate falls among community elderly and the factors related thereto. The cross-sectional method was utilized in this study. A sample of 118 subjects aged 65 and over completed structured questionnaires and balance tests. Forty participants (34%) had fallen once or more in the past. Multivariate logistic regression showed that incidents of falls were significantly related to general perceived health status (OR = 0.938, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.900-0.997), one legged stance with eyes closed (OR = 0.788, 95% CI = 0.626-0.933), and mobility (OR = 1.184, 95% CI = 1.026-1.367). Falling is a major health risk for older adults. Health professionals can therefore develop fall preventive programs with a focus on monitoring perceived health status, dynamic balance, and mobility ability, and interventions that are associated with these factors.<p /> <p>Language: zh</p>",
language="zh",
issn="0047-262X",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}