Risk of Falls in Patients Aged Over 65 in the Context of the Treatment Facility

Seń, Mariola; Jakubowska, Luba; Lintowska, Agnieszka; Karniej, Piotr; Grabowska, Barbara; Jankowska‐Polańska, Beata

doi:10.1007/5584_2021_651

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“…In another study, MMSE and TBGA were examined in hospitalized elderly individuals and multifactorial regression analysis was performed. Participants had a significantly worse overall health performance with an increased risk of falling (43). These results demonstrate that TUG, TBGA and MMSE, which are important indicators of balance and daily life activities, are significant determinants in the number of falls and fear of falls.…”

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The Fear of Falls in the Older People Living in Nursing Home and the Factors Associated with Falls

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Ceyhan²,

Şimşek³

et al. 2023

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Objective: This descriptive and correlational study was conducted to determine the prevalence of falls, fear of falling, and risk factors for falling in older adults living in nursing homes. Materials and Methods:The population of the study was composed of older adults living in a nursing home located in the Central Anatolian Region. No sampling calculation was made in the study. All the older adults living in the institution were intended to be reached. The data of the study were collected using introductory information form, fall behavioral scale for older people, standardized mini-mental state examination (MMSE), timed up and go test (TUG), and Tinetti Balance and Gait Assessment (TBGA). Results:The average age of the older adults included in the study was 77.5±8.8 and 44.2% of them were female. It was determined that the participants fell 1.9±1.08 times on average and 75.2% had the fear of falls. The changes in MMSE score accounted for 16.9% of the fear of falls and the number of falls in older adults (F=11.001; p<0.001; R2=0.169) and the changes in TBGA accounted for 15.8% of the fear of falls and the number of falls of the older adults (F=10.166; p<0.001; R2=0.158). Conclusion:It was determined that the fear of falls and the number of falls were high in the older adults living in the institution. It was concluded that TUG, TBGA and MMSE were significant determinants in explaining the correlation between the fear of falls and the number of falls.

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