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| Name | OKUYAMA Kohei |
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| researchmap researcher code | R000040548 |
| researchmap agency | Bukkyo University |
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Effects of a Rollator on Fall Prevention in Community-Dwelling People with Parkinson’s Disease: A Prospective Cohort Study
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Joint Author
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Kohei Okuyama
Yoshimi Matuo
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Introduction: This study aimed to investigate the effect of a rollator on the prevention of falls in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) during outdoor walks.
Method: This study examined 30 community-dwelling patients with PD. Factors associated with falls were classified into clinical patient background, physical function, and psychophysiological function factors. The number of falls and subsequent injuries was observed over a period of greater than 6 months, if patients were using rollators while falls happened.
Results: Participants who used a rollator had a significantly lower fall rate, number of falls, and injury rate than those who did not use a rollator (p < 0.05).
Conclusion: A rollator could protect patients with PD from falls. Additionally, when considering the use of a rollator for patients with PD, it is important to assess the patient's physical and psychophysiological functions.
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Clinical Parkinsonism & Related Disorders
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100190
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2023/02
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English
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Research papers (academic journals)
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International
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10.1016/j.prdoa.2023.100190
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36879629
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Main Achievement