Association of Perceived Occupational Performance and Satisfaction, Balance, Gait, and Fear of Falling in Older Adult With Mild Cognitive Impairment

Association of Perceived Occupational Performance and Satisfaction, Balance, Gait, and Fear of Falling in Older Adult With Mild Cognitive Impairment

This study was designed to investigate the occupational performance and balance, gait, and fear of falling in older adults with MCI. Balance and gait of the older adults were assessed with the Tinetti balance and gait test, fear of falling with the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia and occupational performance with the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM). The relationship between COPM and other parameters was analysed by Spearmen's test.

Inclusion Criteria:

• people over 65 with mild cognitive impairment who could understand and follow instructions

Exclusion Criteria:

• Individuals who were unable to participate in the study due to a chronic condition or the use of assistive devices such as wheelchairs or crutches