Exploring the causes and impacts of falls among ambulators with spinal cord injury using photovoice: a mixed-methods study

This study investigates falls among people with spinal cord injuries who can walk. It looks at why these falls happen, how they affect people's lives, and what can be done to prevent them. The study found that falls often happen at home while changing positions or walking. Problems with balance, weakness, and feeling in their legs are major causes. The study suggests focusing on making homes safer and educating people with spinal cord injuries about common fall risks can help prevent falls.

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  Falls commonly occurred in the home environment while participants were changing positions or walking, and most falls occurred in the morning or afternoon.
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  Bodily impairments such as impaired reactive responses, weakness, and altered sensation in legs/feet are major causes of falls.
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  Falls and the risk of falling can lead to psychosocial effects, limit community participation, and cause activity-dependent concern.