Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Comparison of Balance Confidence in Older Adults With and Without Long-Haul COVID-19. |
| Authors: |
Relyea, Mariel, Buddhadev, Harsh H., Chalmers, Gordon R., Bennett, Steve |
| Source: |
Journal of Aging & Physical Activity; Dec2025, Vol. 33 Issue 6, p557-564, 8p |
| Subject Terms: |
RISK assessment, CROSS-sectional method, STATISTICAL power analysis, CRONBACH'S alpha, DATA analysis, POST-acute COVID-19 syndrome, QUESTIONNAIRES, KRUSKAL-Wallis Test, CONFIDENCE, DESCRIPTIVE statistics, STATISTICAL reliability, ONE-way analysis of variance, STATISTICS, COMPARATIVE studies, DATA analysis software, POSTURAL balance, ACCIDENTAL falls, ACTIVITIES of daily living, OLD age |
| Abstract: |
Background/Objectives: The effects of long COVID-19 on balance and fall risk in older adults are unknown. This study aimed to explore the relationship between balance confidence/fall risk, as assessed by the Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale and the Falls Efficacy Scale-International, and long COVID-19 status in older adults. Methods: This study assessed balance confidence and concern of falling in older adults (≥60 years) with long COVID-19 (long-haulers, n = 30) compared with older adults who experienced COVID-19 but not long COVID-19 (non-long-haulers, n = 60) and older adults (controls) who self-reported never having COVID-19 (n = 52). Participants gave informed consent and completed the Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale and the Falls Efficacy Scale-International. Data were analyzed using Kruskal–Wallis tests. Results: Long-haulers had lower balance confidence and greater concern of falling compared with non-long-haulers (p <.001; p <.001) and controls (p =.011; p =.027). Conclusion: Older adults with long-haul COVID-19 have decreased balance confidence and increased concern of falling compared with non-long-haulers and healthy controls, which may indicate a greater fall risk. Significance/Implications: Older adults with long COVID-19 may have a heightened need for resources and healthcare services related to fall prevention. Consideration of long COVID-19 status may be an important factor in improving older adult's outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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