title: Assistive device use and mobility-related factors among adults aged≥65years.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Examining how assistive device (cane, walker) use relates to other mobility factors can provide insight into older adults' future mobility needs.
  
  
  METHODS
  Data come from the Second Injury Control and Risk Survey, Phase 2 (ICARIS2-P2), conducted from March 2007 to May 2008. Prevalence estimates were calculated for older adults (aged ≥65) and multivariable logistic regression was used to explore associations between assistive device use and mobility-related characteristics.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Compared with non-users, assistive device users were more likely to report a recent fall (AOR 12.0; 95% CI 4.9-29.3), limit walking outside due to concerns about falling (AOR 7.1; 95% CI 2.6-19.1), be unable to walk outside for 10min without resting (AOR 3.3; 95% CI 1.1-9.3), and be no longer driving (AOR 6.7; 95% CI 2.0-22.3).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Assistive device users have limited mobility and an increased risk for fall injury compared with non-users.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Effective fall prevention interventions, and innovative transportation options, are needed to protect the mobility of this high-risk group.
authors.affiliation: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway NE, Mailstop F-62, Atlanta, GA, 30341USA. Electronic address: Bwest2@cdc.gov.
authors.forename: Bethany A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: West
authors.affiliation: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway NE, Mailstop F-62, Atlanta, GA, 30341USA.
authors.forename: Geeta
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bhat
authors.affiliation: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway NE, Mailstop F-62, Atlanta, GA, 30341USA.
authors.forename: Judy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Stevens
authors.affiliation: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway NE, Mailstop F-62, Atlanta, GA, 30341USA.
authors.forename: Gwen
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Bergen
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D051346:Mobility Limitation; D012656:Self-Help Devices / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014853:Walkers; D016138:Walking
keywords: Cane; Driving; Falls; Independence; Walker