J Korean Acad Community Health Nurs.  2018 Dec;29(4):520-529. 10.12799/jkachn.2018.29.4.520.

Factors Influencing Activities-specific Balance Confidence in Community-dwelling Old Adults

• Kim HR
• Ko Y

• KMID: 2430185
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12799/jkachn.2018.29.4.520

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study is to identify factors influencing activities-specific balance confidence in community-dwelling older adults.
METHODS
This is secondary analysis of data from an intervention study for improving cognitive function. The data were collected from March 2 to September 30, 2017 at a senior center. Data of 131 older adults were included for this secondary analysis, and were analyzed by using t-test, ANOVA, and multiple regression.
RESULTS
The mean score of activities-specific balance confidence is 65.08 out of a possible range of 0-100. The significant factors affecting activities-specific balance confidence among old adults include "˜more than 85 years old', "˜waist circumference', "˜depressive symptoms', "˜activity restriction due to fear of falling', and "˜self-rated health' which explained 52.8% of the variance.
CONCLUSION
The study results indicate that psychologic factors as well as physical condition should be considered for interventions to increase activities-specific balance confidence.

Keyword

Aged; Accidental falls; Independent living; Prevention & control; Postural balance

MeSH Terms

Accidental Falls
Adult*
Cognition
Humans
Independent Living
Postural Balance
Senior Centers

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