Examination of Factors Associated with Self-Reported Cane Use among Community-Dwelling Older Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study investigates factors influencing cane use among older adults and identifies most significant determinants.

Methods

This study is a cross-sectional study. A total of 160 community-dwelling older adults (mean age, 79±7 years) were included in the analysis. Binomial logistic regression analysis was conducted using the presence or absence of cane use as the dependent variable, and the associated factors were investigated.

Results

There were 108 participants (mean age, 77±7 years) in the cane-non-using group and 52 (mean age, 83±6 years) in the cane-using group. Factors associated with the presence or absence of cane use were open-eyed one-leg standing time (odds ratio [OR]=0.81; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.70-0.93; p=0.003) and depressed mood (OR

SUBMITTER: Kamasaki T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12010733 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature