| Short-Term and Long-Term Effects of Integrated Fall Prevention Program in the Korean Elderly. |
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Lim, Jong Youb , Lim, Jae Young , Park, Jung Ah , Oh, Min Kyun , Park, Won Beom , Kang, Eun Kyoung , Shin, Hyung Ik , Paik, Nam Jong |
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Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Korea. njpaik@snu.ac.kr |
| 통합적 노인 낙상 예방 프로그램의 장단기 효과 |
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임종엽, 임재영, 박정아, 오민균, 박원범, 강은경, 신형익, 백남종 |
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서울대학교 의과대학 분당서울대학교병원 재활의학교실 |
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| Abstract |
Objective
To evaluate the short-term and long-term effects of integrated fall prevention program comprised of exercise program to improve physical function, education of fall prevention strategy and environmental improvement in elderly Korean.
Method
Elderly who were at high risk for fall participated in 8-week integrated fall prevention program. Outcome measures including fall efficacy scale (FES), activity-specific balance confidence (ABC), flexibility test, balance function test, short physical performance battery (SPPB) and isokinetic knee strength were evaluated and compared before and after the program. One year after the program, fall experience and frequency, FES and ABC were followed up by mail questionnaire.
Results
Among 63 participants enrolled at the baseline, 43 completed the program. Flexibility, balance function and SPPB improved significantly whereas FES, ABC, anthropometric measure data and knee strength were not changed. One year after the program, the number of fallers decreased significantly.
Conclusion
Integrated fall prevention program may improve flexibility and balance function, and can reduce the risk of fall in the elderly population. (J Korean Acad Rehab Med 2010; 34: 451-457) |
| Key Words:
Fall, Prevention, Program, Old |
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