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KMID : 1143320180070020041
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Therapeutic Science for Neurorehabilitation
2018 Volume.7 No. 2 p.41 ~ p.50
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Correlation of Cognitive Function and Fall-risk Related Behavioral Factors
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Ju Yu-Mi
Lee Heon-Joo
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Abstract
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Objective: This study was conducted to investigate the correlation of cognitive function and fall-risk behavioral factors.
Methods: The elderly over than 65 year-old with and without cognitive impairment were recruited in four different regional areas. Total 43 data of K-MoCA and FaB were collected. Pearson correlation of total scores of K-MoCA and FaB was analyzed using SPSS 22. Correlation between total score of K-MoCA and each item of FaB which describes the fall-risk behaviors was analyzed as well.
Results: The cognitive function was statistically positive correlated with the fall-related behaviors in pearson correlation analysis (p<.01). Nine items of total 30 items of FaB was significantly correlated with total score of K-MoCA.
Conclusion: Fall-risk behaviors were decreased as the cognitive level was improved. If the cognitive function was vulnerable, the insight to fall-risk behaviors deficits and various fall-related behavioral factors exits. The high fall-risk behaviors were correlated with cognitive function, so that the cognitive level should be considered in fall prevention intervention in Occupational Therapy.
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KEYWORD
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Cognitive Function, FaB, Fall-risk behavior, Falls, K-MoCA
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