2015
DOI: 10.1016/j.jsr.2015.08.010
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Assistive device use and mobility-related factors among adults aged≥65 years

Abstract: Effective fall prevention interventions, and innovative transportation options, are needed to protect the mobility of this high-risk group.

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“…[23]. The use of mobility devices increases the risk of falls [24], but it often offers individuals independence that could not be attained without it. Thus, family members and healthcare professionals often recommend the use of a mobility device.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[23]. The use of mobility devices increases the risk of falls [24], but it often offers individuals independence that could not be attained without it. Thus, family members and healthcare professionals often recommend the use of a mobility device.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Item 5 "Do you use a walking aid (walking stick, crutch or walker)?" Refers to the variable use of a walking aid device (WAD) and is an important risk factor for falls in the elderly 21,22 . Elderly in general are reluctant to use WAD, such as walking sticks and walkers because of the denial of need, fear of dependence and embarrassment 22 .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Elderly in general are reluctant to use WAD, such as walking sticks and walkers because of the denial of need, fear of dependence and embarrassment 22 . Probably, elderly who use WAD have more mobility problems than those who do not use them 21,22 . Moreover, studies indicate that elderly people who use WAD are frailer and, therefore, at greater risk of falling and suffering an injury 22,23 .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…O item 5 "Usa algum aparelho que te ajude a andar (bengala, muleta, andador)?" refere-se à variável uso de dispositivo de auxílio à marcha (DAM) e constitui importante fator de risco para quedas em pessoas idosas (AGS/BGS, 2011;JANSEN et al, 2015;WEST et al, 2015). Pessoas idosas, em geral, são relutantes em usar dispositivos para auxílio à marcha, como bengalas e andadores devido à negação da necessidade, medo de dependência e constrangimento (AMINZADEH; EDWARDS, 1998).…”
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“…Corrobora o resultado encontrado no presente inquérito, o estudo de West et al, (2015), cujo objetivo foi investigar a relação entre dispositivos para auxílio à marcha e mobilidade em pessoas idosas. West et al (2015) evidenciaram que idosos que utilizam dispositivos para auxílio à marcha eram mais propensos a relatar quedas nos últimos três meses (OR: 12; IC 95%: 4,9 -29,3). O item 7 "Usa 4 ou mais medicamentos por dia?"…”
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