Research Platform  |   August 2016
Longitudinal Evaluation of Injurious Falls and Fall Prevention Strategy Use Among People With Multiple Sclerosis
Elizabeth Peterson, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA; Miho Asano, PhD; Michelle Cameron, MD, PT, MCR; Marcia Finlayson, PhD, OT Reg (Ont), OTR
Author Affiliations
  • University of Illinois at Chicago
Article Information
Multiple Sclerosis / Neurologic Conditions / Basic Research
Research Platform   |   August 2016
Longitudinal Evaluation of Injurious Falls and Fall Prevention Strategy Use Among People With Multiple Sclerosis
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2016, Vol. 70, 7011505084p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2016.70S1-RP103A
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, August 2016, Vol. 70, 7011505084p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2016.70S1-RP103A
Abstract

Date Presented 4/7/2016

This paper describes a study of the prevalence of self-reported injurious falls and trends in fall prevention strategy use among people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Findings and associated implications for occupational therapy assessment and intervention targeting people with MS are highlighted.

Primary Author and Speaker: Elizabeth Peterson

Contributing Authors: Miho Asano, Michelle Cameron, Marcia Finlayson