Functional Limitations as Potential Mediators of the Effects of Self-Reported Vision Status on Fall Risk of Older Adults

TitleFunctional Limitations as Potential Mediators of the Effects of Self-Reported Vision Status on Fall Risk of Older Adults
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2015
AuthorsSteinman, BA, Allen, SM, Chen, J, Pynoos, J
JournalJournal of Aging and Health
Volume27
Issue1
Pagination158-76
KeywordsHealth Conditions and Status
Abstract

Objective: To test whether limitations in mobility and large-muscle functioning mediate self-reported vision status to increase fall risk among respondents age 65 and above. Method: This study used two waves from the Health and Retirement Study. We conducted binary logistic and negative binomial regression analyses to test indirect paths leading from self-reported vision status to falls, via indices of mobility and large-muscle functioning. Results: Limited evidence was found for a mediating effect among women; however, large-muscle groups were implicated as partially mediating risk factors for falls among men with fair self-reported vision status. Discussion: Implications of these findings are discussed including the need for prioritizing improved muscle strength of older men and women with poor vision as a preventive measure against falls.

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Steinman, Bernard A Allen, Susan M Chen, Jie Pynoos, Jon eng 2014/07/23 06:00 J Aging Health. 2015 Feb;27(1):158-76. doi: 10.1177/0898264314543473. Epub 2014 Jul 20.

URLhttp://jah.sagepub.com/content/early/2014/07/22/0898264314543473.abstract
DOI10.1177/0898264314543473
Endnote Keywords

falls prevention/self-reported vision/functional impairment/mobility Limitation/Self assessed health

Endnote ID

999999

Citation Key8293