Key result
Persons with late effects of polio experience unpredictable falls that cause physical and emotional consequences, which they manage using problem-focused and emotion-focused strategies.
Population
14 ambulatory persons with a confirmed history of acute poliomyelitis and new impairments after a period of…
Design
Other
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Falls pose persistent challenges for polio survivors; leaves open optimal support strategies pending prospective trials.
Observational (n=14)
No
Experiences of falls greatly affect persons with late effects of polio in daily life, highlighting the need for multifaceted falls management programs incorporating both problem-focused and emotion-focused strategies.
Brogårdh et al. (2017) conducted an observational in Late effects of polio (n=14). Falls was evaluated on Experiences of falls and strategies to manage consequences. Persons with late effects of polio experience unpredictable falls that cause physical and emotional consequences, which they manage using problem-focused and emotion-focused strategies.
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