THE CORRELATION BETWEEN INTRINSIC CAPACITY AND FALLS AMONG COMMUNITY-DWELLING OLDER ADULTS AND ITS APPLICATION
2024
Link Between Intrinsic Capacity and Falls in Older Adults
Sample size: 612
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Li Chen, Chen Xiaodong, He Lingxiao
Primary Institution: Center for Health Economics, Policy and Aging Research, Xiamen city, Fujian, China
Hypothesis
There is a correlation between intrinsic capacity and fall risk among community-dwelling older adults.
Conclusion
Intrinsic capacity is a protective factor against falls, and a score of 0.367 can help diagnose fall risk.
Supporting Evidence
- Higher intrinsic capacity scores indicated lower fall risk.
- The optimal cutoff value for fall risk was identified as 0.367.
- The maximum AUC for the intrinsic capacity composite score was 0.689.
Takeaway
Older people who are stronger and healthier are less likely to fall, and we can use a score to help figure out who might fall.
Methodology
A survey covering intrinsic capacity and fall history was conducted, followed by logistic regression and ROC curve analyses.
Participant Demographics
Community-dwelling older adults in Xiamen, China.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.45
Confidence Interval
95%CI: 0.30-0.67
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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