Dyspnea, Risk of Falling and Quality of Life in Adolescents, Youth and Geriatric Groups

To assess the correlation between aspects of the dyspnea scale (indicating poor functionality), the fall efficacy scale (indicating a higher fear of falling), and all aspects of the SF36 (indicating quality of life) in 3 age groups: adolescents, youth, and geriatrics.

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Key information

Conditions

Public Health

Age range

12 year–80 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Amira Hussin Mohammed

Gamasa, 35712, Egypt

About this study

An observational study was done to assess the correlation between aspects of the dyspnea scale (indicating poor functionality), the fall efficacy scale (indicating a higher fear of falling), and all aspects of the SF36 (indicating quality of life) in 3 age groups: adolescents, youth, and geriatrics. The participants in each group were assessed using the previously mentioned scales. Then the relationships between them were calculated and analyzed.

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

The participants were male or female community-dwellers, They ranged in age: adolescents from 12 to 17 years old, youth from 20 to 22 years old, and geriatrics from 60 to 80 years old.

Exclusion criteria

subjects with mobility disabilities and severe cognitive impairments.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

the severity of dyspnea

Time frame: At the baseline evaluation

Using a dyspnea 12 (D-12) questionnaire that assesses the severity of dyspnea using a rubric of the physical and emotional aspects of dyspnea.
the level of fear of falling through daily life activities

Time frame: At the baseline evaluation

Using Fall efficacy scale (FES-I) questionnaire that assesses the level of fear of falling through daily life activities
quality of life and public health

Time frame: At the baseline evaluation

Using the Short Form 36 (SF-36) questionnaire. The questionnaire was assigned to eight domains: physical functioning, role-functioning, bodily pain, general health, vitality, social functioning, and role-emotional and mental health

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Amira Hussin Hussin Mohammed

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2022
Primary completion: 2024
Study completion: 2024
First posted: Mar 12, 2024
Registry last updated: Mar 12, 2024

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