Influence of falls, fall-related injuries, and fear of falling on social participation in people aging with long-term physical disability: a cross-sectional study

CONCLUSIONS: PAwLTPD are at increased risk of falls, fall-related injuries, and fear of falling, which affects their ability to engage in social activities. Future research is needed to understand circumstances associated with falls and to develop effective interventions to address falls in PAwLTPD.PMID:38108275 | DOI:10.1080/09638288.2023.2293990

Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - December 18, 2023 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Jessica Dashner Sandra M Esp ín-Tello Szu-Wei Chen Holly Hollingsworth Rebecca Bollinger Kerri A Morgan Susan Stark Source Type: research