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P L J Dautzenberg, B H T Buurman, A J M Loonen

    Tijdschrift Voor Gerontologie En Geriatrie
    |December 4, 2012
    PubMed
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    Fear of falling is common in geriatric patients attending a fall clinic. This pilot study found that fear of falling is associated with increased medical consumption and hip prostheses, highlighting the need for greater attention to this condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Geriatric Medicine
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Fear of falling (FoF) is a significant concern in geriatric populations.
    • Falls in the elderly often lead to serious consequences and increased healthcare utilization.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the prevalence of FoF in geriatric patients at a fall clinic.
    • To investigate the characteristics and consequences of FoF in this demographic.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 100 medical records from a geriatric fall clinic.
    • Systematic examination of patient data to identify FoF and associated factors.

    Main Results:

    • 31% of geriatric patients reported FoF.

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  • FoF was associated with a higher prevalence of hip prostheses (26% vs 7%).
  • Patients with FoF required more diagnostic investigations (90% vs 53%) and physical therapy (1.8 times more).

    • Conclusions:

    • FoF is prevalent among geriatric patients presenting to fall clinics.
    • While specific causes remain undetermined, hip prostheses are linked to FoF.
    • FoF correlates with increased medical consumption, underscoring its clinical significance.