The Impact of Sarcopenia, Depression and Fear of Falling on Fall Risk in Hemodialysis Patients

Sohyun Yoo; Seonho Kim

doi:10.5762/kais.2026.27.5.388

May 31, 2026Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation SocietyOpen Access

The Impact of Sarcopenia, Depression and Fear of Falling on Fall Risk in Hemodialysis Patients

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This research aims to explore the relationships between sarcopenia, depression, and fear of falling with fall risk in hemodialysis patients.
Conducted a descriptive survey study with 145 hemodialysis patients at hospitals in region C.
Data collected via questionnaires from February 1 to February 7, 2025.
Analysis performed using SPSS/WIN 29.0 program, including independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson’s correlation, and multiple regression analysis.
Fear of falling significantly influences fall risk (β=.32, p=.005).
Sarcopenia also contributes to fall risk (β=.23, p=.040).
These factors explain 31.0% of the variance in fall risk (F=13.91, p<.001).

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Descriptive study investigates how sarcopenia, depression, and fear of falling affect fall risk in hemodialysis patients, suggesting integrated strategies for prevention.

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