2014
DOI: 10.1590/1413-81232014198.16302013
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Abstract: Fatores associados ao risco de quedas em idosos institucionalizados: uma revisão integrativaFactors associated with the danger of accidental falls among institutionalized elderly individuals: an integrative review

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“…[2][3] Among the investigated morbidities in evaluating the institutionalized elderly population, diseases of the spine/ back (40%), hypertension (37.2%) and arthritis or rheumatism (32.1%) were the most common. 1 In another investigation about the sociodemographic profile of the elderly assigned to a Basic Health Unit with a history of falls, chronic diseases with higher prevalence were related to systemic arterial hypertension, as cited by 63.3% of the elderly, as well as visual deficit (70%) and osteoarticular disease (62.7%).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…[2][3] Among the investigated morbidities in evaluating the institutionalized elderly population, diseases of the spine/ back (40%), hypertension (37.2%) and arthritis or rheumatism (32.1%) were the most common. 1 In another investigation about the sociodemographic profile of the elderly assigned to a Basic Health Unit with a history of falls, chronic diseases with higher prevalence were related to systemic arterial hypertension, as cited by 63.3% of the elderly, as well as visual deficit (70%) and osteoarticular disease (62.7%).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…As a consequence of this transition, the use of drugs by this population increases every day, and as a result of the higher prevalence of chronic diseases, the elderly are possibly the most medicalized age group in society since their treatment involves the association of numerous drugs. [1][2] In association with the physiology of the elderly whose functional reserve is diminished, the processes of absorption, distribution, metabolization and elimination of drugs are differentiated, leading to adverse reactions related to their use. In this context, falls are considered a syndrome due to innumerable risk factors, and they can also be induced by various mechanisms and direct or indirect acts of the medication used.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…E os fatores extrínsecos são os associados às situações de risco e às atividades desenvolvidas pelos indivíduos no meio em que vivem (7) . Arquitetura e disposição inadequada de mobília são fatores predisponente de queda em idosos (8) . O ambiente mais comum para essa ocorrência, segundo os achados de Ferreira et al (9) , tem sido o quarto -em 38,9% dos casos, comparados a 22,2% dos casos ocorridos em pátios e copa/refeitório, respectivamente.…”
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“…O ambiente mais comum para essa ocorrência, segundo os achados de Ferreira et al (9) , tem sido o quarto -em 38,9% dos casos, comparados a 22,2% dos casos ocorridos em pátios e copa/refeitório, respectivamente. O quarto também é apresentado em outro estudo como o ambiente que oferece maior risco para queda na população idosa, além do banheiro (8) .…”
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“…Tal preocupação permite a instituição hospitalar o desenvolvimento de práticas mais seguras e geração de indicadores importantes. Todavia, tal fato ainda apresenta-se como um desafio para as instituições, que necessitam assumir atitudes eficazes no âmbito da investigação, formação e implementação de medidas preventivas 9 .…”
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