TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2019//
TI  - What factors contribute to falls-related distal radius fracture?
JO  - Journal of aging and physical activity
A1  - Philip, Sheena S.
A1  - Macdermid, Joy C.
A1  - Nair, Saranya
A1  - Walton, Dave
A1  - Grewal, Ruby
SP  - 392
EP  - 397
VL  - 27
IS  - 3
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 1063-8652
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1123/japa.2017-0428
ID  - ref1
ER  -