Falls are very common in older people, and for some the consequences are devastating. The clinical assessment, management and investigation of patients who present with falls can be challenging for non-specialists, and multiple guidelines and algorithms have been published to aid this. This article ...
To identify risk factors for falls in older adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Methods The eligible studies identified factors associated with the risk of falls in older adults with T2DM. We searched PubMed, Cinahl, Web of Science, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library databases. The rev...
This network meta-analysis of trials comparing fall-prevention interventions for older adults provides summary estimates of the effects of exercise and
On the basis of 9 randomised controlled studies conducted since 1996, exercise appears to be a useful tool in fall prevention in older adults, significantly reducing the incidence of falls compared with control groups. However, current limitations such as inconsistencies in the measurement of key ...
This review provides insights into fragility hip fracture-related falls among the older adults, aiding in understanding and developing effective fall prevention strategies for this population. Methods Searches encompassed PubMed, OVID, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science, supplemented by citation...
9 However, research has shown the TUG test has only limited accuracy in predicting falls10,11 in older adults. Similarly, slow walking speed has been found to have strong negative associations with a number of long-term outcomes such as dementia, frailty, and longevity.12 Objective assessment ...
correlation between falls and mortality, morbidity, and reduced functionality. Falls occur with high frequency in the older adults, children, and athletes. Among older adults, associated medical comorbidities correlate to an increased propensity to fall, and in turn, increased susceptibility to injury....
Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in an emergency room for a fall-related injury. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. Accidental falls pose a significant health risk to older adults. They often lead to a loss of independence, and can...
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The study was retrospective and observational and examined the possible relationship between falls and anemia in a group of older adults from LTCF and the community. Data were collected from all adults, over 59 years, who were hospitalized for hip fracture during a 2-year period at our universit...