Falls in the Medicare Population: Incidence, Associated Factors, and Impact on Health Care

Shumway-Cook, Anne; Ciol, Márcia A.; Hoffman, Jeanne M.; Dudgeon, Brian J.; Yorkston, Kathryn M.; Chan, Leighton

doi:10.2522/ptj.20070107

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“…As well as pace and cadence, the greater surface and time in which the two feet are in contact with the ground, are all elements that reveal the loss of independence, the vulnerability and lack of protection, as well as a need to provide tools to improve their autonomy, fall prevention, and health care to the elderly. 6,7 In terms of foot structure, there is a morphological enlargement both in width and length, greater tolerance to pain, limitation of functional capacity that may favor the use of inadequate footwear and be a source of neuropathy, limitation of mobility while walking, changes in the distribution of foot pressure related to loss balance, all leading to disability, physical and cognitive impairment, negatively affecting the health of the elderly. [8][9][10] Based on this background and considering that the population included in our study is in this stage of life, the detection of foot disorders and deformities, postural alterations, and other subjacent diseases are factors that should be taken into account in the planning of treatments and preventive activities aiming at improving the quality of life and well-being of the elderly.…”

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Impact of shoe size in a sample of elderly individuals

López‐López

Expósito-Casabella

Iglesias

et al. 2016

Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras.

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Introduction:The use of an improper shoe size is common in older people and is believed to have a detrimental effect on the quality of life related to foot health. The objective is to describe and compare, in a sample of participants, the impact of shoes that fit properly or improperly, as well as analyze the scores related to foot health and health overall. Method: A sample of 64 participants, with a mean age of 75.3±7.9 years, attended an outpatient center where self-report data was recorded, the measurements of the size of the feet and footwear were determined and the scores compared between the group that wears the correct size of shoes and another group of individuals who do not wear the correct size of shoes, using the Spanish version of the Foot Health Status Questionnaire. Results: The group wearing an improper shoe size showed poorer quality of life regarding overall health and specifically foot health. Differences between groups were evaluated using a t-test for independent samples resulting statistically significant (p<0.05) for the dimension of pain, function, footwear, overall foot health, and social function. Conclusion: Inadequate shoe size has a significant negative impact on quality of life related to foot health. The degree of negative impact seems to be associated with age, sex, and body mass index (BMI).

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Impact of shoe size in a sample of elderly individuals

López‐López

Expósito-Casabella

Iglesias

et al. 2016

Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras.

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“…Menurun atau menghilangnya fungsi organ seperti hilangnya keseimbangan, penglihatan, dan pendengaran mulai berkurang, serta ketidakmampuan jaringan dalam mempertahankan fungsi normalya merupakan penyebab manula sering terjatuh. Beberapa akibat yang ditimbulkan oleh jatuh, seperti rasa sakit, kelemahan tubuh, cacat, bahkan dapat meningkatkan risiko kematian [2].…”

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Rancang Bangun Sistem Monitoring Deteksi Jatuh untuk Manula dengan Menggunakan Accelerometer

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Andhyka

Risqiwati

2017

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“…1) The reported percentage of elderly people experiencing falls ranges from about 20-40% per year. [2][3][4] In elderly people, falls leading to fractures can result in the patient becoming bedridden, 5) which places an economic burden on society. 6) Therefore, the prevention of falls is becoming increasingly important.…”

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Maximum Inter-foot Distance During Leg-crossing Movement Depends on Whether the Dominant or Non-dominant Leg Is in Front

Usami

Aimoto

Oyabu

et al. 2017

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Objective:The purpose of the present study was to describe a test to evaluate the maintenance of posture by measuring the inter-foot distance (IFD) during tandem stance. Methods: The subjects were 38 young healthy volunteers (age 29 ± 6 years, 17 men). A three-dimensional motion analysis system and a split-belt treadmill were used to collect data. The subjects allowed their front leg to move across the front of their body according to the treadmill belt movement. The maximum IFD was defined as the IFD when either foot was removed from the treadmill belt while the subject maintained a standing posture. Measurements were made under four conditions: the dominant and non-dominant leg placed in front of the body and treadmill belt velocities of 0.5 and 1.0 km/h. Data were analyzed using two-way analysis of variance. Results: The normalized maximum IFD was 10-12% of subject height. There was no significant interaction between the front leg and the treadmill belt velocity (P=0.42). There was a significant main effect of the front leg on the normalized maximum IFD: the normalized maximum IFD was larger when the dominant foot was in front of the body than when the non-dominant foot was in front of the body (P=0.044). There was no significant main effect of the treadmill belt velocity on the normalized maximum IFD (P=0.97). Conclusion: The normalized maximum IFD was significantly affected by which leg was placed in front.

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Falls in the Medicare Population: Incidence, Associated Factors, and Impact on Health Care

Abstract: Falls are common and may be associated with significant health care costs. Most importantly, health care providers may be missing many opportunities to provide fall prevention information to older people.

Cited by 249 publications

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Impact of shoe size in a sample of elderly individuals

Impact of shoe size in a sample of elderly individuals

Rancang Bangun Sistem Monitoring Deteksi Jatuh untuk Manula dengan Menggunakan Accelerometer

Maximum Inter-foot Distance During Leg-crossing Movement Depends on Whether the Dominant or Non-dominant Leg Is in Front

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