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KMID : 0357220120240010023
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Journal of Korean Society Physical Therapy
2012 Volume.24 No. 1 p.23 ~ p.28
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The Relationship between Balance Test and Fear of Falling in Community Dwelling Elderly
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Jung Mi-Suk
Park Ji-Won
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the difference between the faller and the non-faller in the test for balance and fear of falling. This was also done to determine whether the balance and the fear of falling are correlated in the elderly.
Method: Forty eight subjects participated in this study, who attended the senior center in Daegu. Prior to the test, demographic data was collected. As for the balance test, Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Timed Up & Go (TUG), Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), Functional Reach Test (FRT), and One Leg Stance (OLS) were used. For measuring the fear of falling, Falls Efficacy Scale (FES) and Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC) were used. Independent t-test and Pearson’s correlation was performed using PASW 18.0 for windows.
Result: All balance tests, except OLS, and fear of falling could discriminate between the faller and the non-faller. There existed a significant correlation between some balance test and fear of falling (r=0.64~0.86).
Conclusion: The findings indicate that assessing the falling in the elderly, there needs to be a consideration of multiple aspects including the fear of falling and not only the balance test.
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KEYWORD
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Falling, Balance, Fear of falling, Elderly
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