Assessment of Using Assistive Ambulatory Device among Older Adults in America

VernacularTitle:助行设备在美国老年人群中防跌倒作用的现状分析
Author: Qixiang QIU ; Xiaomin WANG ; Hao LIU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: older adult, falling, assistive ambulatory device, cane
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2014;20(1):85-87
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: This paper analyzed the problems existing with the usage of assistive ambulatory devices (AADs) among older adults in America and proposed solutions to improve these problems. The effects of AADs － walker, rollator, and cane － on gait and posture of older adults were assessed. Also, the relationships between AAD usage, fall occurrence, and why older adults continue to fall despite use of AADs were analyzed. It was suggested that in order to prevent from falls among older adults in the community routine assessment and training in correct AAD use should be performed.