Falls in people with MS - An individual data meta-analysis from studies from Australia, Sweden, United Kingdom and the United States
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Nilsagård, Ylva E., Gunn, Hilary, Freeman, Jennifer, Hoang, Phu, Lord, Stephen R., Mazumder, Rajarshi and Cameron, Michelle. (2015). Falls in people with MS - An individual data meta-analysis from studies from Australia, Sweden, United Kingdom and the United States. Multiple Sclerosis Journal. 21(1), pp. 92 - 100. https://doi.org/10.1177/1352458514538884
Authors | Nilsagård, Ylva E., Gunn, Hilary, Freeman, Jennifer, Hoang, Phu, Lord, Stephen R., Mazumder, Rajarshi and Cameron, Michelle |
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Abstract | Background: Falls are common in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). Previous studies have generally included small samples and had varied methods. Objectives: The objectives of this paper are to compile fall rates across a broad range of ages and disease severity and to definitively assess the extent to which MS-associated and demographic factors influence fall rates. Methods: Individual data from studies in four countries that prospectively measured falls for three months were analyzed. We determined fall rates, prevalence of fallers (≥1 falls) and frequent fallers (≥2 falls), location and timing of falls, and fall-related demographic factors. Results: A total of 537 participants reported 1721 falls: 56% were fallers and 37% frequent fallers. Most falls occurred indoors (65%) between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. (75%). Primary progressive MS was associated with significantly increased odds of being a faller (odds ratio (OR) 2.02; CI 1.08–3.78). Fall risk peaked at EDSS levels of 4.0 and 6.0 with significant ORs between 5.30 (2.23–12.64) and 5.10 (2.08–12.47). The fall rate was lower in women than men (relative risk (RR) 0.80; CI 0.67–0.94) and decreased with increasing age (RR 0.97 for each year, CI 0.95–0.98). Conclusion: PwMS are at high risk of falls and there are important associations between falls and MS-associated disability, gender and age. |
Keywords | accidental falls; multiple sclerosis; risk factors; cohort studies; meta-analysis |
Year | 2015 |
Journal | Multiple Sclerosis Journal |
Journal citation | 21 (1), pp. 92 - 100 |
Publisher | Sage Publications Ltd. |
ISSN | 1352-4585 |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1177/1352458514538884 |
Scopus EID | 2-s2.0-84922933779 |
Page range | 92 - 100 |
Research Group | Sports Performance, Recovery, Injury and New Technologies (SPRINT) Research Centre |
Publisher's version | File Access Level Controlled |
Place of publication | United Kingdom |
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