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Fall-Related Activity Avoidance among Persons with Late Effects of Polio and Its Influence on Daily Life: A Mixed-Methods Study

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  • Christina Brogårdh

    (Department of Health Sciences, Lund University, 221 00 Lund, Sweden
    Department of Neurology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Memory Disorders and Geriatrics, Skåne University Hospital, 222 41 Lund, Sweden)

  • Jan Lexell

    (Department of Health Sciences, Lund University, 221 00 Lund, Sweden
    Department of Neurology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Memory Disorders and Geriatrics, Skåne University Hospital, 222 41 Lund, Sweden)

  • Catharina Sjödahl Hammarlund

    (Department of Health Sciences, Lund University, 221 00 Lund, Sweden
    The PRO-CARE Group, School of Health and Society, Kristianstad University, 291 39 Kristianstad, Sweden)

Abstract

Falls are common among persons with late effects of polio (LEoP), which may lead to fear of falling and activity avoidance in everyday life. Here, we assessed the occurrence of fall-related activity avoidance among persons with LEoP and explored how these experiences influenced daily life. Fourteen ambulatory persons (seven women; mean age 70 years) with LEoP participated. They responded to the modified Survey of Activities and Fear of Falling in the Elderly (mSAFFE) and participated in individual interviews, which were analysed by systematic text condensation. Each quotation was deductively analysed from its representation with regard to mSAFFE. We found that many persons often avoided activities related to standing and walking, for example, taking a bath, performing household chores, walking outdoors, attending social events if there were stairs in the building and travelling by public transport, due to fear of falling, increased pain and fatigability. To facilitate the performance of daily activities participants expressed that strategic thinking and aids were important to use. In conclusion, fall-related activity avoidance is common in persons with LEoP, which negatively influence daily life and social participation. To increase daily functioning in this population, fall-related activity avoidance should be included in a multifaceted fall management program.

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  • Christina Brogårdh & Jan Lexell & Catharina Sjödahl Hammarlund, 2021. "Fall-Related Activity Avoidance among Persons with Late Effects of Polio and Its Influence on Daily Life: A Mixed-Methods Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(13), pages 1-11, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:13:p:7202-:d:588910
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    1. Christina Brogårdh & Jan Lexell & Catharina Sjödahl Hammarlund, 2022. "The Influence of Walking Limitations on Daily Life: A Mixed-Methods Study of 14 Persons with Late Effects of Polio," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(13), pages 1-12, July.
    2. Maria dos Anjos Dixe & Carla Madeira & Silvia Alves & Maria Adriana Henriques & Cristina Lavareda Baixinho, 2021. "Gait Ability and Muscle Strength in Institutionalized Older Persons with and without Cognitive Decline and Association with Falls," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(21), pages 1-11, November.

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