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Accidental falls in the elderly and their relation with functional capacity.
Jack Roberto Silva Fhon1, Suzele Cristina Coelho Fabrício-Wehbe, Thais Ramos Pereira Vendruscolo
1Escuela Académico Profesional de Enfermería, Universidad Privada Norbert Wiener, Lima, Peru. beto_fhon@hotmail.com
Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem
|November 24, 2012
Summary
Falls are common in elderly women, particularly those with reduced functional independence. Prevention strategies focusing on health promotion and improved living conditions are crucial for the aging population.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Falls represent a significant health concern for the elderly population.
- Understanding the factors contributing to falls is essential for developing effective prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of falls among individuals over 60 years of age.
- To investigate the relationship between falls and functional capacity in the elderly.
Main Methods:
- An epidemiological, cross-sectional study involving a two-stage cluster sample of 240 elderly participants.
- Data collection utilized socio-demographic profiles, fall assessment, Functional Independence Measure, and Lawton and Brody Scale questionnaires.
- Statistical analyses included prevalence ratios, prevalence odds ratios, and multiple logistic regression.
Main Results:
- The average age of participants was 73.5 years, with a prevalence of falls observed in women and individuals aged 60-79.
- The most common fall locations were the backyard and bathroom.
- A strong correlation was found between functional independence, instrumental activities, and age, but not between falls and gender or age.
Conclusions:
- Elderly women with reduced functional independence were more likely to experience falls.
- Implementing elderly health promotion strategies and policies that improve living conditions can aid in fall prevention during the aging process.
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