J 2023

Predictive Model of the Risk of Fall Based on Physical Fitness Assessment in Older Adults

HORÁKOVÁ, Andrea, Lenka SVOBODOVÁ, Martin SEBERA and Marta GIMUNOVÁ

Basic information

Original name

Predictive Model of the Risk of Fall Based on Physical Fitness Assessment in Older Adults

Authors

HORÁKOVÁ, Andrea (203 Czech Republic, guarantor, belonging to the institution), Lenka SVOBODOVÁ (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution), Martin SEBERA (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution) and Marta GIMUNOVÁ (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution)

Edition

Studia Sportiva, Czechia, Masaryk University Faculty of Sports Studies, 2023, 1802-7679

Other information

Language

English

Type of outcome

Článek v odborném periodiku

Field of Study

30300 3.3 Health sciences

Country of publisher

Czech Republic

Confidentiality degree

není předmětem státního či obchodního tajemství

References:

URL

Organization unit

Faculty of Sports Studies

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.5817/StS2023-2-12

Keywords in English

TUG; physical tests; elderly; falling; prevention

Tags

rivok

Tags

International impact, Reviewed
Změněno: 10/7/2024 14:14, Mgr. Pavlína Roučová, DiS.

Abstract

V originále

Falls occurring during activities of daily living pose a major threat and are the third most common cause of death in seniors. In clinical evaluations, mostly single tests are used to assess the risk of fall. However, a complex set of tests would lead to a more comprehensive assessment of the risk of falls. The purpose of this study was to develop a predictive model of the risk of falls in older adults aimed to prevent injuries. This study involved 159 older adults (≥65, 77% women) who underwent laboratory testing consisting of questionnaires, physical tests and basic anthropometric data measurement. The data were processed by a statistical method of regression analysis, the Classification and Regression Tree. Based on the analysis a predictive model of the risk of fall for older adults was created. The most important variables for the predictive model were total % of body fat mass, Timed Up and Go Test and 2 minutes walking test. Based on the predictive model, we can design a targeted intervention program for elderly adults to prevent risk of falling, promoting well-being and increase quality of their life.

Links

MUNI/IGA/1235/2021, interní kód MU
Name: Predictive model of fall prevention in older adults II
Investor: Masaryk University
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