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Table 5 Probability of at least 1 fall (n = 2256) and of at least 1 injurious fall (n = 746) in continence/incontinence groups, in the SCOPE cohort at baseline

From: Kidney function and other factors and their association with falls

Predictors

OR (95% CI)

At least 1 fall

OR (95% CI) At least 1 injurious fall

Model 1. Compares incontinence group (at least 1 moderate or big problem in dripping or leaking urine, weak urine stream or incomplete emptying, waking up to urinate, need to urinate frequently during the day) vs. non incontinence group (other)

1.56 (1.29–1.89)

1.58 (1.14–2.19)

Model 2. Adjusted for age and gender

1.51 (1.25–1.83)

1.55 (1.12–2.15)

Model 3. Adjusted for age, gender and SPPB total score

1.46 (1.20–1.77)

1.52 (1.10–2.12)

Model 4. Adjusted for age, gender, SPPB total score, GDS, CKD, IADL score and Euro-Qol 5D Score

1.37 (1.11–1.67)

1.46 (1.04–2.05)

Model 5. Adjusted for age, gender, GDS, CKD, IADL score and Euro-Qol 5D Score

1.33 (1.09–1.63)

a1.47 (1.04–2.07)

  1. Note: a2 “fear of falling” variables were added (not at all concerned vs other; fairly concerned vs other)
  2. Abbreviations: CI confidence interval, CKD chronic kidney disease, GDS geriatric depression score, IADL instrumental activities of daily living, OR odds ratio, SPPB short physical performance battery