Table 5.
Multivariable analysis of patient characteristics associated with fear of falling scorea
| Effect | Estimate (95% confidence limit) | p value |
|---|---|---|
| Intercept | 274.49 (259.71, 289.27) | <0.0001 |
| Age, log-transformed (years) | −45.8534 (−49.3232, −42.3837) | <0.0001 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | −0.6778 (−0.7715, −0.5840) | <0.0001 |
| Number of previous fractures, Loge (1+n) |
−7.0238 (−8.3382, −5.7094) | <0.0001 |
| Hip fracture, yes/no | −8.5320 (−11.7217, −5.3424) | <0.0001 |
| Vertebral fracture, yes/no | −4.7535 (−6.9051, −2.6018) | <0.0001 |
a
Fear of falling score is derived from the answers to five questions scored between 0 and 100, with a low score indicating a high perceived fear of falling.