What factors contribute to falls-related distal radius fracture?
Deutscher übersetzter Titel: | Welche Faktoren tragen zur sturzbedingten distalen Radiusfraktur bei? |
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Autor: | Philip, Sheena S.; MacDermid, Joy C.; Nair, Saranya; Walton, Dave; Grewal, Ruby |
Erschienen in: | Journal of aging and physical activity |
Veröffentlicht: | 27 (2019), 3, S. 392-397, Lit. |
Format: | Literatur (SPOLIT) |
Publikationstyp: | Zeitschriftenartikel |
Medienart: | Elektronische Ressource (online) Gedruckte Ressource |
Sprache: | Englisch |
ISSN: | 1063-8652, 1543-267X |
DOI: | 10.1123/japa.2017-0428 |
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Erfassungsnummer: | PU201906004635 |
Quelle: | BISp |
Abstract des Autors
Objective: This mixed methods study analyzed the factors that led to a fall in a cohort of patients with distal radius fracture (DRF). Methods: A sample of 1,453 patients (430 men; 1,023 women; age range: 18–89 years) supplemented by new interview data from 29 patients (19 women) were examined. Chi-square and descriptive analysis of quantitative data and descriptive thematic analysis of qualitative data were compared to determine data convergence and divergence. Results: A higher number of DRF were observed in the 45- to 64-year-old group (44%), employed people (48%), in winter months (41%), and in low-energy fractures (75%). Themes emerged from qualitative data on the cause of the fracture, including environmental factors, behavioral factors, physical factors, and sports activities. Conclusion: Reasons for DRF are multifactorial. Preventive strategies with an emphasis on environmental and behavioral factor modifications are likely to decrease the number of DRF.