Fear of falling and physical activity in hemodialysis patients: a pilot study
Abstract Background Hemodialysis (HD) patients are at a high risk of falls and fractures. The amount of physical activity (PA) they perform may be limited by psychosomatic factors associated with fear of falling, leading to frailty progression. This study aimed to clarify the relationship between fe...
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oai:doaj.org-article:5ac750d902bd49d6bdc74f79429e506f2021-11-21T12:40:12ZFear of falling and physical activity in hemodialysis patients: a pilot study10.1186/s41100-021-00383-32059-1381https://doaj.org/article/5ac750d902bd49d6bdc74f79429e506f2021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://doi.org/10.1186/s41100-021-00383-3https://doaj.org/toc/2059-1381Abstract Background Hemodialysis (HD) patients are at a high risk of falls and fractures. The amount of physical activity (PA) they perform may be limited by psychosomatic factors associated with fear of falling, leading to frailty progression. This study aimed to clarify the relationship between fear of falling and PA in patients undergoing HD. Methods This cross-sectional study included 46 HD patients. Fear of falling was evaluated using the Modified Falls Efficacy Scale (MFES). A 3-axis accelerometer was used to measure PA, including number of steps; 1 to 1.9 METs = static PA, 2 to 2.9 = light PA, and 3 or more = moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA). We examined correlation of MFES with each type of PA. Factors affecting fear of falling were determined using multiple regression analysis. Results The median MFES was 9.2 (7.4, 10.0). MFES was associated with the number of steps (r = 0.608, p < 0.001), light PA (r = 0.421, p = 0.004), and MVPA (r = 0.546, p < 0.001). Eighteen participants (39.1%) experienced at least one fall in a year and had lower MFES than the non-fall group (fall group: 7.4 [5.1, 9.0] vs. non-fall group: 9.7 [8.5, 10.0], p < 0.001). Multiple regression analysis showed that MFES was independently associated with the number of steps (B = 279.7, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 90.5–469.0, p = 0.005) and MVPA (B = 3.52, 95% CI = 1.14–5.90, p = 0.005), respectively. Conclusions Fear of falling was associated with amount of PA among patients undergoing HD. Interventions that target the fear of falling may be effective in reducing HD patients’ fall risk by enhancing PA.Nobuyuki ShiraiSuguru YamamotoYutaka OsawaAtsuhiro TsubakiShinichiro MorishitaSumiyo NitamiIchiei NaritaBMCarticleHemodialysisFear of fallingPhysical activityTriaxial accelerometerFallDiseases of the genitourinary system. UrologyRC870-923ENRenal Replacement Therapy, Vol 7, Iss 1, Pp 1-7 (2021) |
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Abstract Background Hemodialysis (HD) patients are at a high risk of falls and fractures. The amount of physical activity (PA) they perform may be limited by psychosomatic factors associated with fear of falling, leading to frailty progression. This study aimed to clarify the relationship between fear of falling and PA in patients undergoing HD. Methods This cross-sectional study included 46 HD patients. Fear of falling was evaluated using the Modified Falls Efficacy Scale (MFES). A 3-axis accelerometer was used to measure PA, including number of steps; 1 to 1.9 METs = static PA, 2 to 2.9 = light PA, and 3 or more = moderate to vigorous PA (MVPA). We examined correlation of MFES with each type of PA. Factors affecting fear of falling were determined using multiple regression analysis. Results The median MFES was 9.2 (7.4, 10.0). MFES was associated with the number of steps (r = 0.608, p < 0.001), light PA (r = 0.421, p = 0.004), and MVPA (r = 0.546, p < 0.001). Eighteen participants (39.1%) experienced at least one fall in a year and had lower MFES than the non-fall group (fall group: 7.4 [5.1, 9.0] vs. non-fall group: 9.7 [8.5, 10.0], p < 0.001). Multiple regression analysis showed that MFES was independently associated with the number of steps (B = 279.7, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 90.5–469.0, p = 0.005) and MVPA (B = 3.52, 95% CI = 1.14–5.90, p = 0.005), respectively. Conclusions Fear of falling was associated with amount of PA among patients undergoing HD. Interventions that target the fear of falling may be effective in reducing HD patients’ fall risk by enhancing PA. |
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Nobuyuki Shirai Suguru Yamamoto Yutaka Osawa Atsuhiro Tsubaki Shinichiro Morishita Sumiyo Nitami Ichiei Narita |
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Nobuyuki Shirai Suguru Yamamoto Yutaka Osawa Atsuhiro Tsubaki Shinichiro Morishita Sumiyo Nitami Ichiei Narita |
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Fear of falling and physical activity in hemodialysis patients: a pilot study |
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Fear of falling and physical activity in hemodialysis patients: a pilot study |
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Fear of falling and physical activity in hemodialysis patients: a pilot study |
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fear of falling and physical activity in hemodialysis patients: a pilot study |
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