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Natalia Reynaldo Sampaio1, Gabriela do Nascimento Candido1, Ully Alexia Caproni Correa1

  • 1Graduate Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, ufmg.br.

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Older adults with depressive symptoms have a higher chance of falling, though not necessarily more falls. This increased fall risk may be linked to slower reaction times, highlighting the importance of psychological factors in fall prevention programs.

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  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Falls are a major concern for community-dwelling older adults, leading to significant morbidity and mortality.
  • Depressive symptoms are prevalent in older populations and may influence health outcomes, including fall risk.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between depressive symptoms and falls in community-dwelling older adults.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 278 adults aged 60+.
  • Depressive symptoms assessed using the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS); falls self-reported.
  • Fall risk evaluated with the Physiological Profile Assessment (PPA); statistical analyses included Mann-Whitney, chi-squared, logistic, and negative binomial regression models.

Main Results:

  • Fallers reported more chronic conditions, polypharmacy, poorer subjective health, and higher GDS scores.
  • Higher GDS scores were associated with an increased likelihood of falling, but not the number of falls.
  • Depression screening positivity correlated with higher fall risk via PPA and slower reaction times.

Conclusions:

  • Older adults experiencing depressive symptoms have a greater chance of falling, potentially due to slower reaction times.
  • While depressive symptoms may not directly increase the number of falls, they are a significant factor in fall risk assessment.
  • Psychological well-being is crucial for identifying at-risk older adults and designing effective fall prevention strategies.