Comparison of older adults’ visual perceptual skills, cognitive function, and fall efficacy according to fall risk in the elderly
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Comparison of older adults’ visual perceptual skills, cognitive function, and fall efficacy according to fall risk in the elderly
[Purpose] This research aims to identify the relationships among visual perceptual skills, cognitive functioning, and fall efficacy of older adults based on whether they are at risk for falls. [Subjects and Methods] Subjects included 116 older adults over 65 years of age who use D Seniors Welfare Center and Y Senior Citizen Center in Busan Metropolitan City. All research subjects were classifie...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Physical Therapy Science
سال: 2016
ISSN: 0915-5287,2187-5626
DOI: 10.1589/jpts.28.3153