Risk of home falls in community and non-community individuals after chronic stroke
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Accidental falls, Stroke, Walking speed, Home environment, GaitAbstract
Aims: To compare the risk of home falls between community and non-community individuals after chronic stroke. Methods: A cross-sectional study developed with individuals after chronic stroke, unilateral involvement and with the ability to walk independently. Walking speed was measured using the 10-meter Walking Test (10MWT) and individuals were classified into community walkers and non-community walkers. The risk of fall was assessed by the Home Falls and Accidents Screening Tool (HOME FAST - Brazil) questionnaire. The analysis between the variables was performed using the Student t test, assuming α=0.05. Results: 46 individuals (22 men) with mean age of 56.8 ± 17.8 years and mean time after the onset of 82.1 ± 79.9 months were included. The 10MWT mean habitual and fast was 0.87 ± 0.47 m/s and 1.12 ± 0.65 m/s, respectively. 54.7% of the participants were classified as non-community walkers. The mean HOME FAST - Brazil score was 5.88 ± 2.53 points. Statistically significant differences were found between community and non-community walkers regarding risk of home falls (5.09 ± 2.10 vs 6.74 ± 2.78; MD 1.65 95%CI 0.12 to 3.17). Final considerations: Individuals after chronic stroke classified as non-community walkers present higher risk of falls at home compared to community walkers.
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