Assess the Effect of Exercises program on balance and prevention of recurrent falling among Elderly People

Abstract

Background: Aging is associated with the loss of balance and increase risk for falling. Gerontological nurse play an essential role in reducing falling and its related injuries through providing safety measures, environmental modification, eliminating risk factors and improving the balance through exercise training Aim of the study: This study aimed to assess the effect of exercise program on balance and prevention of recurrent falling among elderly People. Research design: Quasi-experimental research design was utilized in the current study. Subjects: The study sample including 80 elderly clients male and female. Setting: This study was carried out at three geriatric homes in Minia city (Dar Omar Bn El-khatab-Dar El-Qedesa Hena-Dar El-raee el saleh). Tools of data collection: Two tools were utilized in collecting data; tool I: Interview structured questionnaire; tool II: Berg Balance Scale, the data were collected through one year. Methods: The researcher design booklet in Arabic language and give exercises training program for elderly clients. Results: The current study findings revealed that there was a highly Statistical significant difference in satisfaction of elderly knowledge that show the percent of satisfaction were (85%) after intervention. And also the finding revealed that there was a highly statistical significant difference improvement of elderly balance reported by (80%) and minimizes risk for falling at the end of intervention. Conclusion: The study findings concluded that the regular performing exercises enhances balance and reduces risk for falling for elderly people. Recommendations: We have to spot the light on elderly people to be a part of the education and exercises training program in geriatric homes and community also improve awareness of family members and health care givers about environmental hazards and how avoid it to prevent recurrent falling.

Guidelines for Fall Prevention among Elderly People and Their Informal Caregivers

“…Every year, almost one-third of people over 65 years are exposed to falls, and that number jumps to 50% by the time they're 80 years old (Gale et al, 2016). The Egyptian Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS) reports that fractures and falls account for around 55% of incidents involving elderly home residents in Egypt (Mohamed et al, 2019). As a result of elderly falls, hip fractures, or brain traumas from unintentional injury, are the primary cause of death for adults in this age group, accounting for 36,000 deaths, emergencies, and lengthy hospital stays, in addition to the financial expenses associated with falls in this population are significant and rising globally (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2020).…”

“…Informal caring encompasses both direct caregiving and aid with everyday tasks spouses, family members, and adult children and in-laws adults tend to be the informal caregivers of older (Stevens and Am, 2019). These caregivers often are unique by providing accurate information besides playing a vital role in their beloved care and fall hazard prevention, because of their position to negotiate, engage, and encourage older people to participate in fall risk prevention plans, besides achieving fall prevention targets, as family caregivers are active participants in helping their beloved ones for falls prevention (Mohamed et al, 2019).…”