2016
DOI: 10.26694/reufpi.v5i4.5523
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Factors associated with the risk of falls in hospitalized/institutionalized elders: a systematic review of the literature / Fatores associados ao risco de queda em idosos hospitalizados/institucionalizados: uma revisão sistemática da literatura / Los..

Abstract: (60) years were considered. Results: A total of 11 studies were identified: 55% (n = 6) were cross-sectional studies, 36% (n = 4) cohort studies and 9% (n = 1) literature review. The results revealed the following factors associated with the risk of falling in the elderly: age extremes, morbidity and comorbidity, gait/mobility deficit, environmental and sociodemographic factors, among others. Conclusion: There is a clear lack of scientific publications on the risk factors for falls in hospitalized/institutiona… Show more

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