Assessing Falls Risk and Balance in Adult Cancer Survivors
Author Information
Author(s): Marrone-Lloyd Kenzi, Nielsen Kelli, Christopher Emma, Hinrichs Raegan, O’Donnell Caitlin, Gilchrist Laura
Primary Institution: St. Catherine University, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Hypothesis
Do balance assessment outcomes differ between adult cancer survivors and control groups, and are these outcomes associated with prior falls history?
Conclusion
Adult cancer survivors fall more often than non-cancer survivors and rely more on vision to maintain balance.
Supporting Evidence
- Cancer survivors fell more than their control counterparts.
- Cancer survivors had a preference for vision in balance testing.
Takeaway
Cancer survivors are more likely to fall and depend on their eyesight to keep their balance.
Methodology
Twenty participants underwent sensory organization testing using computerized posturography and the MiniBest Test.
Participant Demographics
10 adult cancer survivors and 10 control participants.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.050
Statistical Significance
p=0.050
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