Osteoporozu Olan Geriatrik Kadın Hastalarda Düşme Öyküsü ve Düşme Korkusu ile İlişkili Faktörlerin Değerlendirilmesi

Abstract

Aim: Fear of falling is a common condition in patients with osteoporosis and leads to a decrease in
 physical performance of patients, causing a vicious cycle. The objective of the study was to determine
 the frequency of falls, descriptive data regarding falls, and factors associated with falling in female
 patients with osteoporosis aged 65 years and over, and to evaluate the factors that may affect fear of
 falling (FoF).
 Material and Methods: Ninety eight female patients (mean age: 74.0±5.1 years) were evaluated with
 descriptive information about fall history and FoF, demographic and clinical data, and routine blood
 tests. Falls Efficacy Scale International, hand grip strength, the Rivermead Mobility Index, and the
 Douleur Neuropathique 4 questionnaire scores were compared.
 Results: 25-hydroxyvitamin D, vitamin B12, and hand grip strength were lower and hemoglobin A1C
 level was higher in patients who fell within the last three months (p