Pharmacotherapy as a fall risk factor

Bóriková, Ivana; Tomagová, Martina; Žiaková, Katarína; Miertová, Michaela

doi:10.15452/cejnm.2018.09.0012

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“…Their intended use also varied from specific care settings (hospital, community, care homes This ailment also impairs the elderly's physical and cognitive performance, resulting in hospitalization and additional expenses. (7,8) there is no universal agreement about its definition, prevalence, or method of identification and report. Fifteen definitions of malnutrition were critically examined to assess their variability.…”

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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Malnutrition Among Elderly Patients at an Outpatient Clinic, Community Hospital in Thailand: A Cross-Sectional Study

Praneetvatakul,

Larpjit,

Jongcherdchootrakul

et al. 2023

J Southeast Asian Med Res

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Background: The number of Thais aged 60 and older has increased dramatically, and this trend will continue, making Thailand an increasingly aging society in the coming decades. The nutritional state of the elderly should be a major priority because it harms mortality and quality of life. Methods: From August to September 2022, the prevalence and associated determinants of malnutrition were determined based on a survey and hospital records using the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA®) as a screening tool for malnutrition among the elderly attending the outpatient department at Bangkhla Hospital. Multinomial regression analysis accounted for any confounding factors yielding an adjusted odds ratio (aOR) and 95% confidence intervals (95%CI). Results: This study enrolled a total of 91 individuals. Of these, 4.40% (95%CI= 0.01-0.11) of the participants were malnourished, while 18.70% (95%CI=0.11-0.28) were at risk of malnutrition. After controlling for potential confounding factors, a history of Covid-19 was associated with malnutrition (aOR=55.00, 95%CI= 2.70 to 1110.30), cancer (aOR= 25.80, 95%CI= 1.60-409.40) and gouty arthritis (aOR= 8.80, 95%CI= 1.20-59.60) was similarly associated with at risk of malnutrition. However, the protective effect of exercise was associated with malnutrition and risk of malnutrition, respectively (aOR= 0.04, 0.13, 95%CI= 0.00-0.80, 0.00-0.50). Conclusion: Overall, the study emphasized the significance of addressing malnutrition which was on the rise among the elderly in community hospitals in Thailand, especially in light of the aging population. Health professionals and policymakers should be aware of the various factors associated with malnutrition and strive to implement appropriate interventions to improve the nutritional status and quality of life of the elderly.

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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Malnutrition Among Elderly Patients at an Outpatient Clinic, Community Hospital in Thailand: A Cross-Sectional Study

Praneetvatakul,

Larpjit,

Jongcherdchootrakul

et al. 2023

J Southeast Asian Med Res

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The effect of educational intervention by nurses on home environmental risk factors for falls

Tiefenbachová¹,

Zeleníková²

2019

Cent Eur J Nurs Midw

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Aim: The purpose of this study was to assess the incidence of environmental safety hazards in the homes of people aged 65 years and above, and to evaluate the effect of an educational intervention by nurses on the incidence of home environmental risk factors for falls, and on the perception of the safety of the home environment. Design: The study was a non-randomized single-arm prepost intervention study. Methods: The sample consisted of 106 elderly patients living in their homes in the Czech Republic. The intervention involved individual education about home hazards, including the provision of a free educational leaflet and emergency call sticker, and advice regarding home environment modification and safety devices. Results: A statistically significant difference was found in the number of risk factors before and after the intervention (p < 0.001). After the intervention the elderly subjects perceived their home environment as being less safe than they had before. Conclusion: This study demonstrates that home environmental risk factors for falls can be reduced by a well-prepared educational intervention.

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A Comprehensive Evaluation of the Relationship Between Fall Risk and Other Geriatric Syndromes

Çakmak¹

2022

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Pharmacotherapy as a fall risk factor

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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Malnutrition Among Elderly Patients at an Outpatient Clinic, Community Hospital in Thailand: A Cross-Sectional Study

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Malnutrition Among Elderly Patients at an Outpatient Clinic, Community Hospital in Thailand: A Cross-Sectional Study

The effect of educational intervention by nurses on home environmental risk factors for falls

A Comprehensive Evaluation of the Relationship Between Fall Risk and Other Geriatric Syndromes

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