Screening older adults at risk of falling with the Tinetti balance scale

Raı̂che, Michel; Hébert, Réjean; François, Patrice; Corriveau, Hélène

doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(00)02695-7

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“…Patients who score below 24 are at risk for falls, and the risk of falling is high with a score below 19. The validity of this test for screening old adults at risk for falling is well established (Raiche et al 2000).…”

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The K153R variant in the myostatin gene and sarcopenia at the end of the human lifespan

González-Freire

Rodríguez-Romo

Santiago

et al. 2010

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We studied the A55T, E164K, I225T, K153R and P198A variants in the myostatin (GDF8) gene, muscle strength and mass, and physical function during daily living in 41 nonagenarians [33 women, age range, 90, 97]. No participant carried a mutant allele of the aforementioned variants, except three participants (all women), who carried the R allele of the K153R polymorphism, with one of them (woman aged 96 years) being homozygous. Overall, in KR women muscle phenotype values (1RM leg press and estimated muscle mass) were low-to-normal compared to the whole group (∼25th-50th percentile), and their functional capacity (Barthel and Tinetti tests) was normal. In the woman bearing the RR genotype, values of muscle mass and functional capacity were below the 25th percentile. She is the first RR Caucasian whose phenotype has been characterised specifically. In summary, heterozygosity for the GDF8 K153R polymorphism does not seem to exert a negative influence on the muscle phenotypes of women who are at the end of the human lifespan, yet homozygosity might do so. More research on larger cohorts of nonagenarians is needed to corroborate the present findings.

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The K153R variant in the myostatin gene and sarcopenia at the end of the human lifespan

González-Freire

Rodríguez-Romo

Santiago

et al. 2010

AGE

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“…• The Tinetti balance and gait scale (70,76) shows increased risk of falls if a person has more than six balance and gait abnormalities (70). This scale has 24 items and is therefore not practical for use as a tool in standard clinical practice.…”

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Analysis of Fall Injuries by Body Mass Index

Ren¹,

Waclawczyk²,

Hartfield³

et al. 2014

Southern Medical Journal

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This report is HEN's response to a question from a decision-maker. It provides a synthesis of the best available evidence, including a summary of the main findings and policy options related to the issue. Fall prevention programmes can be effective in reducing the number of people who fall and the rate of falls. Targeted strategies aimed at behavioural change and risk modification for those living in the community appear to be most promising. Multifactorial intervention programmes that include risk factor assessment and screening have been shown to be effective. However, no screening tools have been rigorously validated across countries and further work is needed in this area.HEN, initiated and coordinated by the WHO Regional Office for Europe, is an information service for public health and health care decision-makers in the WHO European Region. Other interested parties might also benefit from HEN.

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“…Gait was assessed using a timed 50-foot walk, 20 and balance was scored using the Tinetti Balance Scale. 21 The 2 research nurses were trained by a neurologist to perform the peripheral neurological examination. The procedures used were as follows.…”

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The Prevalence, Predictors, and Consequences of Peripheral Sensory Neuropathy in Older Patients

Mold

Vesely²,

Keyl³

et al. 2004

The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine

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Background:The prevalence, predictors, and consequences of peripheral neuropathy in the elderly have not been well defined.Methods: Seven hundred ninety-five noninstitutionalized patients 65 years of age and older, recruited from the practices of family physicians, completed questionnaires and underwent peripheral neurologic examinations and tests of gait and balance. Variables included sociodemographic information, medical conditions, symptoms (numbness, pain, trouble with balance or walking, and restless legs), quality of life measures, ankle reflexes, position sense, vibratory sense, fine touch sensation, Tinnetti balance examination, and a 50-foot timed walk.Results: The prevalence of at least one bilateral sensory deficit rose from 26% for 65-to 74-yearolds to 54% for those 85 and older. The most common deficit was loss of ankle reflex followed by loss of fine touch. Only 40% of those with bilateral deficits reported having a disease known to cause peripheral neuropathy. Predictors of bilateral deficits included increasing age, income less than $15,000, a history of military service, increasing body mass index, self-reported history of diabetes mellitus, Vitamin B 12 deficiency or rheumatoid arthritis, and absence of a history of hypertension. Deficits were associated with numbness, pain, restless legs, trouble walking, trouble with balance, and reduced quality of life.Conclusions

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Screening older adults at risk of falling with the Tinetti balance scale

Cited by 177 publications

References 3 publications

The K153R variant in the myostatin gene and sarcopenia at the end of the human lifespan

The K153R variant in the myostatin gene and sarcopenia at the end of the human lifespan

Analysis of Fall Injuries by Body Mass Index

The Prevalence, Predictors, and Consequences of Peripheral Sensory Neuropathy in Older Patients

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