Risk status of falls: A study among the elderly residing in selected old-age homes, Bengaluru

Vidusha, Karavadi Sri Sai; Raghuram,

doi:10.5455/ijmsph.2020.1028619102019

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“…Falling is a major public health problem among elders which accounts for more than half of injuryrelated hospitalizations worldwide and calls for global consideration (Almegbel et al, 2018). Screening for the risk factors is very important as a key of preventive efforts (Karavadi & Raghuram, 2020). Therefore this study aimed to identify the modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors and the adverse consequences of falling among elderly people.…”

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Detection of the Modifiable and Non-Modifiable Risk Factors, and the Adverse Consequences of Falling among Elderly People

Mohammed

Alagamy

El-saidy

2021

Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal

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Background: Falling among elders is the most causative factor of unintentional injuries resulting in disability and hospitalization. Aim: Was to identify the modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors and the adverse consequences of falling among elderly people. Methodology: A descriptive study was conducted on 384 elderly participants at Minia governorate, Egypt. Tools: A structured questionnaire, Timed Up and Go Test Scale, Katz Scale, and Mini-Nutritional Assessment questionnaire were used. Results: Findings showed that 45.6% of the participants were at risk of falling based on the performed timed up and go test and 63.5 % of them had a falling history. Female gender, age, and chronic diseases were the main non-modifiable risk factors, while the detected modifiable factors of falling included; absence of toilet seats (95.9 %), absence of grab bars (76.2%), poor lighting (56.6%), and slippery floor (54.1%). Additionally, 93.4% had a lack of assistive devices, inactivity (81.6%), anemia (65.2%), and poor vision (50.8%). Likewise, 73.0%, 35.2%, 26.6%, and 100% of the fallers reported back pain, cut wounds, fractures, and fear respectively as adverse consequences. Conclusion: Hazardous environment, declined physical activities, walking problems, lifestyle, malnutrition, and body mass index were the most reported modifiable risk factors of falls. Recommendations: Early detection of the modifiable risk factors is essential for preventing falling and its adverse consequences among elderly people.

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