%0 Journal Article
%T Assistive device use and mobility-related factors among adults aged ≥65years
%J Journal of safety research
%D 2015
%A West, Bethany A.
%A Bhat, Geeta
%A Stevens, Judy
%A Bergen, Gwen
%V 55
%N 
%P 147-150
%X INTRODUCTION: Examining how assistive device (cane, walker) use relates to other mobility factors can provide insight into older adults' future mobility needs. <br><br>METHODS: Data come from the Second Injury Control and Risk Survey, Phase 2 (ICARIS2-P2), conducted from March 2007 to May 2008. Prevalence estimates were calculated for older adults (aged ≥65) and multivariable logistic regression was used to explore associations between assistive device use and mobility-related characteristics. <br><br>RESULT: Compared with non-users, assistive device users were more likely to report a recent fall (AOR 12.0; 95% CI 4.9-29.3), limit walking outside due to concerns about falling (AOR 7.1; 95% CI 2.6-19.1), be unable to walk outside for 10min without resting (AOR 3.3; 95% CI 1.1-9.3), and be no longer driving (AOR 6.7; 95% CI 2.0-22.3). <br><br>CONCLUSION: Assistive device users have limited mobility and an increased risk for fall injury compared with non-users. PRACTICAL APPLICATION: Effective fall prevention interventions, and innovative transportation options, are needed to protect the mobility of this high-risk group.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
%G en
%I Elsevier Publishing
%@ 0022-4375
%U http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2015.08.010