Near-Falls in Elderly Community-Dwelling Blacks From Two Out-Patient Clinics in Harlem
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DOI: 10.1097/nnr.0000000000000195
Abstract: Background Near-falls are a frequent, but not commonly studied, occurrence in the elderly Black population and may be related to prospective falls. Objectives The purpose of this paper is to examine the relationship of near-falls… read more here.
Keywords: near falls; falls elderly; elderly community; community dwelling ... See more keywords
Clinical Intervention Effect of a Predictive Model Constructed Based on Risk Factors for Falls in Elderly Patients during Hospitalization
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/4983254
Abstract: Falls in elderly patients are an important cause of fractures, functional impairment, and mortality. In this paper, a questionnaire was used to collect information on fall history, balance function and sensory function from patients over… read more here.
Keywords: elderly patients; patients hospitalization; risk; falls elderly ... See more keywords
Falls of elderly people living in rural areas: prevalence and associated factors.
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DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0460
Abstract: OBJECTIVE to identify the prevalence and factors associated with falls in the elderly population living in rural areas. METHOD this is a cross-sectional study, carried out in 2014, with 820 older adults recorded in the… read more here.
Keywords: rural areas; falls elderly; prevalence; living rural ... See more keywords