Are history of falls and fear of falling associated with mobility in community-dwelling older adults?
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DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2023.2188941
Abstract: Evidence has suggested that a history of falls and fear of falling (FOF) are associated with reduced mobility among older adults. Although many studies have explored the association between the history of falls and FOF… read more here.
Keywords: mobility; older adults; mobility community; falls fof ... See more keywords
Association of a history of falls or syncope with intracranial bleeding in patients with atrial fibrillation
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DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/ehaa946.0632
Abstract: In patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), anticoagulation effectively reduces the risk of ischemic stroke. However, up to 50% of patients are not receiving this treatment. A history of falls or syncope and an associated risk… read more here.
Keywords: risk; history; falls syncope; injury ... See more keywords
Association between fear of falling and a history of falls in patients with end‐stage renal disease on hemodialysis
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DOI: 10.1111/1744-9987.13927
Abstract: Hemodialysis patients have complications that increase fear of falling (FOF). This study evaluated the association between FOF and a retrospective history of falls in hemodialysis patients and investigated the ability of the Fall Efficacy Scale—International… read more here.
Keywords: history falls; hemodialysis; fear falling; association ... See more keywords
The 180° Turn Phase of the Timed Up and Go Test Better Predicts History of Falls in the Oldest-Old When Compared With the Full Test: A Case-Control Study.
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DOI: 10.1123/japa.2022-0091
Abstract: The 180° turn phase of the test may better differentiate the oldest-old regarding their history of falls. This is a case-control study designed to detect the ability of the 180° turn timed up and go… read more here.
Keywords: oldest old; history falls; 180 turn; test ... See more keywords
History of Falls and Bedriddenness Ranks are Useful Predictive Factors for in-Hospital Falls: A Single-Center Retrospective Observational Study Using the Saga Fall Risk Model
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DOI: 10.2147/ijgm.s385168
Abstract: Introduction In our former study, we had validated the previously developed predictive model for in-hospital falls (Saga fall risk model) using eight simple factors (age, sex, emergency admission, department of admission, use of hypnotic medications,… read more here.
Keywords: history; hospital falls; saga fall; model ... See more keywords
History of Falls in the Previous Year Predicts Frailty among Community-Dwelling Older Patients with Diabetes Mellitus
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DOI: 10.2337/db18-1470-p
Abstract: Frailty is a state of vulnerability to stressors resulting in higher morbidity, mortality and healthcare utilization in older adults. Diabetes mellitus is considered a risk factor for both frailty and falls in older adults. The… read more here.
Keywords: previous year; older patients; frailty; history falls ... See more keywords
Ability to detect history of falls among individuals with spinal cord injury using upper limb loading during a seated push-up test.
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DOI: 10.23736/s1973-9087.22.07224-0
Abstract: BACKGROUND A history of falls is an important risk factor for future falls, including for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) who often experience falls and subsequent injuries. This may be even more pronounced during… read more here.
Keywords: history falls; test; individuals spinal; spinal cord ... See more keywords
Influence of hospitalization on potentially inappropriate prescribing among elderly patients in a Malaysian community
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DOI: 10.4314/tjpr.v17i1.21
Abstract: Purpose : To compare the prevalence and type of potentially inappropriate medications (PIMs) and potential prescribing omissions (PPOs) on admission and discharge of patients, and to determine the associated predictors. Methods : This was a… read more here.
Keywords: hospitalization; discharge; elderly patients; among elderly ... See more keywords