Longitudinal changes in daily patterns of objectively measured physical activity after falls in older adults with varying degrees of glaucoma.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Visually impaired older adults have a greater risk of falling, making them particularly susceptible to fall-related health consequences and restricted physical activity. Unclear however, is the relationship between having falls and longitudinal changes in daily patterns of objectively measured physical activity in older adults with visual impairments.

Methods

We created a three-year prospective cohort study (Falls in Glaucoma Study) of older adults with primary or suspected glaucoma at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute from 2013 to 2015. Cumulative incidence of falls was determined through self-reported fall calendars over 12 months. Participants were then classified into one of three groups: multiple fallers (≥2 falls), single fallers (1 fall), and non-falle

SUBMITTER: E JY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8408523 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature