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Journal : Babali Nursing Research

Gait Parameters and Fall Risk Among Older Adults in Tabanan Regency Dewi, Ni Putu Indira Prana; Wirata, Gede; Sudiman, Jaqueline; Muliani
Babali Nursing Research Vol. 7 No. 1 (2026): January
Publisher : Babali Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37363/bnr.2026.71547

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Introduction: Fall risk is a major geriatric concern linked to age-related gait instability. Changes in gait parameters, such as step length, step width, and walking speed, reflect neuromuscular decline and increase instability. While international evidence supports this association, local data among community-dwelling older adults in Tabanan Regency, Bali, remain limited. This study aimed to examine the association between gait parameters and fall risk.Methods: This cross-sectional observational study included 119 community-dwelling adults aged 60–79 years. Gait parameters, including step length, step width, and walking speed, were assessed using the 10-meter walk test, and fall risk was measured using the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test. Chi-square tests were used for bivariate analysis, and binary logistic regression was used to identify independent predictors.Results: A total of 36.1% of participants were classified as at risk of falling. Bivariate analysis showed significant associations between fall risk and step length (p = 0.050), step width (p = 0.006), walking speed (p < 0.001), and age (p < 0.001). Multivariate analysis identified walking speed (AOR = 0.150; p = 0.005), leg-length symmetry (AOR = 0.292; p = 0.026), and step width (AOR = 0.345; p = 0.038) as independent predictors. Step length was excluded from the multivariate analysis due to complete separation in the data.Conclusion: Walking speed, step width, and leg-length symmetry were independent predictors of fall risk. These findings support the use of simple gait assessments for early fall risk screening in community and primary care settings.
Co-Authors Alfian Sayuti Ammang Latifa Andi Khaerun Niza Andi Sadapotto Andi Sukainah Andreas Julia Konmop Anwar, Sufyan Asrifan, Andi Ayu Saputri Bahar Ayunda, Desy Sary Baiq Dinda Puspita Ayu Batadi, Nur Azizah Buhari Buhari Burhanudin, Sambas Chairil Akhyar Chornelia Sri Devi Lestari Dau, Shellyna F Purnama Dedi Kuswandi Defel Septian Dewi Sartika Dewi, Ni Putu Indira Prana Dian Indriyani Dwi Isyana Achmad Dwi Yani Ratna Dewi Elistiana, Veny Endrayana, Bagus Dwi Fadieny, Nurul Fajrul Wahdi Ginting Fajrul Wahdi Ginting, Fajrul Wahdi Fitry Purnamasari Gawarti Gede Wirata Gusman Hadriani Hamsar, Israwati Hanry Putrantono, Asep Hasan Henny Hermayanti Hermawati Jalaludin Lestari, Ayu Ambang Lina Yunita Lisnawati Lutfi Khoirunnisa M. Alwan Hadi Manda, Ibrahim MARNIATI Maruli Taufandas Melati Rosanensi Muflihah Ramadhia Muh. Jumaidi Sapwal Muhammad Hanafi Murtopo, Adi Musnadi , Jun Nanda Novita Nanda Novita, Nanda Narmin Narsih Nasution, Nurul Azmi Nukman Nuraini K Nurhijrah Nurul Ahda Suviani Okto Ivansyah Paulina Maidodga Prasetyawati, Priyatna R. Ayu Ida Aryani Rafi'ah Nur Rafika RATNAWATI Ratnawati T Reski Praja Putra Rico Nur Ilham Rita Kuntarti, Rita Rony, Zahara Tussoleha Rore, Idrus Rustam Efendi Safriana Saifurrahman Sam Hermansyah Simaremare, Perawati Siti Maimunah Siti Sopiani Slamet Widodo Sri Restu Tempali Sudiman, Jaqueline Sugianto Suharyani Amperawati Sumiaty Supriyono, Tjatur Suryana, Syarifah Syahrir L Syamsul Hidayat Dilaga, Syamsul Hidayat Syamsul Ph.D M.A. Hadi Syarifah Rita Zahara Tamrin Tasya Nurlaila Dilla Tawali Tika Rahma Yunita Tondong, Henrietta Imelda Tulus Setiawan Wahdi Ginting, Fajrul Wardimansyah Ridwan Widia Febriana Wiska Baharuddin Yasin, Suhbudy Zakiah Radjulaeni