Journal article
Age and Sex Differences in Balance Outcomes among Individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) at Risk of Falls
Abstract
No previous research has examined age and sex differences in balance outcomes in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) at risk of falls. A secondary analysis of baseline data from an ongoing trial of fall prevention in COPD was conducted. Age and sex differences were analyzed for the Berg Balance scale (BBS), Balance Evaluation System Test (BEST test) and Activities-specific Balance Confidence Scale (ABC). Overall, 223 …
Authors
Alsubheen SA; Beauchamp M; Ellerton C; Goldstein R; Alison J; Dechman G; Haines KJ; Harrison S; Holland A; Lee A
Journal
COPD Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Vol. 19, No. 1, pp. 166–173
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
December 31, 2022
DOI
10.1080/15412555.2022.2038120
ISSN
1541-2555