The effects of a multicomponent intervention program on clinical outcomes associated with falls in healthy older adults
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DOI: 10.1007/s40520-018-0895-z
Abstract: BackgroundMulticomponent intervention programs have been shown to be effective in reducing risk factors associated with falls, but the primary target population of these interventions is often low-functioning older adults.AimsThe purpose of this study was to… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; multicomponent intervention; older adults; balance ... See more keywords
Bilateral early activity in the hip flexors associated with falls in stroke survivors: Preliminary evidence from laboratory-induced falls
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2017.11.005
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Falls are the most common and expensive medical complication following stroke. Hypermetric reflexes have been suggested to impact post-stroke balance but no study has evaluated reflex amplitudes under real conditions of falls in this… read more here.
Keywords: hip; stroke survivors; fallers non; laboratory ... See more keywords
A model for the evaluation of fatality likelihood associated with falls from heights
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DOI: 10.1016/j.firesaf.2020.102973
Abstract: Abstract The likelihood of a fatality associated with of a fall from height depends on factors such as the distance fallen, the age of the casualty and the impact surface. In this work a review… read more here.
Keywords: likelihood fatality; likelihood; fatality likelihood; fatality ... See more keywords
The Beers Criteria: Not Just for Geriatrics Anymore? Analysis of Beers Criteria Medications in Non-Geriatric Trauma Patients and Their Association with Falls.
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DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000002280
Abstract: BACKGROUND It has been well established that many classes of medications on the Beers list of Potentially Inappropriate Medications (PIMs) are associated with falls and injuries in the geriatric population, but little work has been… read more here.
Keywords: beers criteria; non geriatric; trauma; geriatric population ... See more keywords
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Falls among Older Outpatients
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18084041
Abstract: Falls in older people are a major public health issue, as they are associated with increased risks of morbidity and mortality. This study aims to investigate the prevalence and factors associated with falls among older… read more here.
Keywords: older outpatients; prevalence factors; factors associated; among older ... See more keywords
Complications and Socioeconomic Costs Associated With Falls in the Elderly Population
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DOI: 10.5535/arm.2018.42.1.120
Abstract: Objective To explore the incidence, characteristics, complications and socioeconomic impacts associated with falls in community-dwelling elderly. Methods From September 1, 2015 to October 12, 2015, a questionnaire-based survey was conducted involving a total of 2,012… read more here.
Keywords: costs associated; 012 subjects; complications socioeconomic; related falls ... See more keywords