Clinical Researches
Current situation and influencing factors of falls in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Ying Hua, Yang Xiu, Dai Zehui, Wang Panfeng, Li Baohua
Published 2024-02-06
Cite as Chin J Mod Nurs, 2024, 30(4): 500-504. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20230627-02538
Abstract
ObjectiveTo investigate the current situation of falls in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and analyze the influencing factors.
MethodsA total of 110 ALS patients admitted to Department of Neurology of Peking University Third Hospital from February to April 2023 were selected as the research objects by the convenient sampling method. The Self-designed Patient General Data and Disease-related Questionnaire and Morse Fall Scale (MFS) were used for questionnaire investigation.
ResultsA total of 100 ALS patients were included, and the incidence of falls in ALS patients was 45.0% (45/100). Binomial Logistic regression analysis showed that gait abnormality, high risk of fall and abnormal muscle strength of lower extremity were risk factors for fall in ALS patients (P<0.05) .
ConclusionsAbnormal gait, high risk of falls and abnormal lower limb muscle strength are independent factors affecting falls in ALS patients, and they are important aspects in preventing and managing falls in ALS patients.
Key words:
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; Fall; Current situation; Influence factors
Contributor Information
Ying Hua
Department of Airport General Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
Yang Xiu
Department of Radiation Oncology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
Dai Zehui
Outpatient Department, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
Wang Panfeng
Department of Radiation Oncology, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
Li Baohua
Department of Nursing, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing 100191, China
