Frailty is a risk factor for occupational falls among older workers: an internet-based prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Occupational falls are a significant concern among older workers. Although recent cross-sectional studies have indicated a potential association between frailty and occupational falls among older workers, the causal relationship remains unclear. This longitudinal study aimed to investigate whether frailty is a risk factor for occupational falls among older workers using a longitudinal design.

Methods

This was an internet-based prospective cohort study. A total of 5000 older workers (aged 60-75 years) were recruited, with 2873 participants meeting the inclusion criteria for the follow-up survey. Frailty was assessed using a frailty screening index based on the Fried phenotype model. Occupational falls were defined as those that occurred during the follow-up period.

SUBMITTER: Matsugaki R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11635635 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature