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ArticleAnnals of geriatric medicine and research2025

Examination of Factors Associated with Self-Reported Cane Use among Community-Dwelling Older Adults.

Taishiro Kamasaki, Hiroshi Otao, Mizuki Hachiya, Atsuko Kubo, Hiroyuki Okawa, Asuka Sakamoto, Kazuhiko Fujiwara, Kodai Hosaka, Takahiro Kitajima, Suguru Shimokihara and 5 more

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Taishiro KamasakiDepartment of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Nishikyushu University, Kanzaki, Saga, Japan.
Hiroshi OtaoDepartment of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Nishikyushu University, Kanzaki, Saga, Japan.
Mizuki HachiyaDepartment of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Nishikyushu University, Kanzaki, Saga, Japan.
Atsuko KuboDepartment of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Nishikyushu University, Kanzaki, Saga, Japan.
Hiroyuki OkawaDepartment of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Nishikyushu University, Kanzaki, Saga, Japan.
Asuka SakamotoDepartment of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Nishikyushu University, Kanzaki, Saga, Japan.
Kazuhiko FujiwaraDepartment of Rehabilitation Sciences, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Nishikyushu University, Kanzaki, Saga, Japan.
Kodai HosakaRehabilitation Center, Medical Corporation Kabutoyamakai Kurume Rehabilitation Hospital, Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan.
Takahiro KitajimaMedical Corporation Hiramatsu Hospital, Ogi, Saga, Japan.
Suguru ShimokiharaFaculty of Medicine, Kagoshima University, Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima, Japan.
Michio MarutaFaculty of Medicine, Kagoshima University, Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima, Japan.
Gwanghee HanFaculty of Medicine, Kagoshima University, Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima, Japan.
Yasuhiro MizokamiMiz Co. Ltd., Mizugae, Saga, Japan.
Minoru KamataSuwa Central Hospital, Chino, Nagano, Japan.
Takayuki TabiraGraduate School of Health Sciences, Kagoshima University, Sakuragaoka, Kagoshima, Japan.

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backgroundThis study investigates factors influencing cane use among older adults and identifies most significant determinants.

methodsThis study is a cross-sectional study. A total of 160 community-dwelling older adults (mean age, 79±7 years) were included in the analysis. Binomial logistic regression analysis was conducted using the presence or absence of cane use as the dependent variable, and the associated factors were investigated.

resultsThere were 108 participants (mean age, 77±7 years) in the cane-non-using group and 52 (mean age, 83±6 years) in the cane-using group. Factors associated with the presence or absence of cane use were open-eyed one-leg standing time (odds ratio [OR]=0.81; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.70-0.93; p=0.003) and depressed mood (OR=2.78; 95% CI, 1.31-5.91; p=0.008).

conclusionOlder adults with reduced balance ability and depressive mood need to use a cane. This highlights the need to assess balance ability and depressed mood in prescribing a cane to older adults. Appropriate prescription of canes has the potential to enrich the lives of older adults by contributing to their safe range of activities.

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CanesAgedAged, 80 and overCross-Sectional StudiesDepressionFemaleHumansIndependent LivingLogistic ModelsMalePostural BalanceSelf ReportDepressive moodsOlder adultsOpen-eyed one-leg stand timeWalking aids

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