Osteoporozu Olan Geriatrik Kadın Hastalarda Düşme Öyküsü ve Düşme Korkusu ile İlişkili Faktörlerin Değerlendirilmesi

Abstract

Aim: Fear of falling is a common condition in patients with osteoporosis and leads to a decrease in physical performance of patients, causing a vicious cycle. The objective of the study was to determine the frequency of falls, descriptive data regarding falls, and factors associated with falling in female patients with osteoporosis aged 65 years and over, and to evaluate the factors that may affect fear of falling (FoF). Material and Methods: Ninety eight female patients (mean age: 74.0±5.1 years) were evaluated with descriptive information about fall history and FoF, demographic and clinical data, and routine blood tests. Falls Efficacy Scale International, hand grip strength, the Rivermead Mobility Index, and the Douleur Neuropathique 4 questionnaire scores were compared. Results: 25-hydroxyvitamin D, vitamin B12, and hand grip strength were lower and hemoglobin A1C level was higher in patients who fell within the last three months (p