2016
DOI: 10.5262/tndt.2016.1003.08
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Fall Incidence and Risk Factors in Hemodialysis Patients

Abstract: OBJECTIVE:The aims of this study were to assess the incidence, risk factors and complications of falls in the hemodialysis (HD) population. MATERIAL and METHODS:Using a prospective study design, chronic HD patients aged ≥50 years were recruited. The baseline characteristics and laboratory markers of all study participants were recorded. Participants were followed prospectively for 12 weeks. Patients were questioned thrice weekly about fall incidents. RESULTS:A total of 34 patients (mean age 69.1 year) particip… Show more

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“…Fall was defined as unintentional falls on the ground or other planes, but excluded physical falls due to loss of consciousness, violence, hemiplegia, or seizures [ 13 ].…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Fall was defined as unintentional falls on the ground or other planes, but excluded physical falls due to loss of consciousness, violence, hemiplegia, or seizures [ 13 ].…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%