El fenómeno de las caídas en residencias e instituciones: revisión del Grupo de Trabajo de Osteoporosis, Caídas y Fracturas de la Sociedad Española de Geriatría y Gerontología (GCOF-SEGG)

Ramírez, Alfonso González; Aguirre, Javier; Ancizar, Pilar Lekuona; Oliveras, Juan Luis González; Benavente, Teresa Marcellán; Armendia, Ana Ruiz de Gordoa; Salvà, Antoni; Tirado, Pablo Alcalde; Alonso, T.; Clemente, Reyes Padilla; Sierra, Mercedes Clerencia; Díez, Elena Ubis

doi:10.1016/j.regg.2011.09.007

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“…Within the associated morbidity and mortality are functional deterioration, loss of quality of life, increased dependency, visits to emergency services, hospital readmissions, and risk of institutionalization [ 3 ], among others. Meanwhile, falls are considered one of the most important geriatric syndromes and one of the indicators for identifying the frail elderly [ 4 ].…”

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Relationship between Falls and the Use of Medications and Diseases in an Otago Exercise Programme in Old People Living in the Community in Spain

González-Pisano

Company-Sancho²,

Abad‐Corpa

et al. 2023

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(1) Background: Falls are a significant health problem among older adults, and can result in severe injuries, disability, and even death. In Spain, the prevalence of falls is lower if the person lives in the community than if they are institutionalized. Research has shown that exercise is an effective strategy for reducing the risk of falls among older adults. The objective of this study was to study the influence of a multicomponent exercise intervention on falls in people between 65 and 80 years of age despite the presence of diseases and drug use that are risk factors for falls; (2) Methods: This is a quasi-experimental study that focuses on people aged 65–80 who attended 21 primary healthcare centres. Target: Inclusion criteria were people between 65 and 80 years of age, living in the community with independent ambulation, and who were served by the healthcare centre of their region. Variables analysed: The number and characteristics of falls, sociodemographic, drug use, and previous diseases; (3) Results: The drugs associated with falls are benzodiazepines (OR 2.58), vasodilators (OR = 2.51), and psychotropics (OR = 1.61). For one of the years, a relationship was found between the consumption of antidepressants and falls (OR = 1.83). The associated diseases were mental and behavioural (OR = 2.53); (4) Discussion: The intervention has been related to the reduction in falls in people who consumed benzodiazepines, vasodilators, and psychotropics and in people with mental disorders; (5) Conclusion: This research concludes the importance of the implementation of the Otago Exercise Programme in the prevention of falls in the elderly.

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