- 뇌졸중 환자의 낙상 형태와 낙상 관련요인
- The Fall Circumstance and Related Factors Associated with Fall in the Stroke Patients
- ㆍ 저자명
- 권미지,Kwon. Mi-Ji
- ㆍ 간행물명
- 대한물리치료학회지
- ㆍ 권/호정보
- 2008년|20권 3호|pp.19-28 (10 pages)
- ㆍ 발행정보
- 대한물리치료학회
- ㆍ 파일정보
- 정기간행물| PDF텍스트
- ㆍ 주제분야
- 기타
Purpose: We analyzed the incidence of falls and the related factors, circumstances, and consequences associated with falls in stroke patients. Methods: We recruited 127 stroke patients and used a self-reported questionnaire to measure fall prevalence rates and the related factors, circumstances, and consequences of falls. The chi-square test was used to establish associations between related factors. Results: The prevalence of falls in stroke patients was 69.3%, and was associated with gender and time since the stroke. Falls occurred 2-5 times (55.4%) poststroke and most subjects first fall in the 2$sim$6 month (46.5%) after the stroke. Most (55%) falls occurred at the hospital. Walking was the most frequent circumstance for falls (38.5%). Most (54.4%) falls led to consequences such as fractures, ligament strains, bruises, or abrasions. Conclusion: Fall-prevention strategies decrease the number of falls and the severity of fall-related injuries. These data support the concept of preventive strategies for falls in stroke patients who are at risk.