Mental health and environmental factors associated with falls in the elderly in North India: A naturalistic community study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajp.2018.11.013
Abstract: AIM To determine the prevalence of falls and to assess its relationship with cognitive deficits, depression, visual impairment and self-reported hearing impairment among the elderly. METHODS This was a community-based, cross-sectional study conducted in 52… read more here.
Keywords: environmental factors; community; prevalence falls; among elderly ... See more keywords
Worldwide prevalence of falls in older adults with psychiatric disorders: A meta-analysis of observational studies
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DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2018.12.165
Abstract: Falls are common in older adults with psychiatric disorders, but the epidemiological findings have been inconsistent. This meta-analysis examined the prevalence of falls in older psychiatric patients and its moderating factors. PubMed, EMBASE, Web of… read more here.
Keywords: adults psychiatric; prevalence falls; prevalence; older adults ... See more keywords
Prevalence of Falls and Fall‐Related Outcomes in Older Adults with Self‐Reported Vision Impairment
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DOI: 10.1111/jgs.15628
Abstract: To determine the prevalence of falls, fear of falling (FoF), and activity limitation due to FoF in a nationally representative study of older adults with self‐reported vision impairment (VI). read more here.
Keywords: reported vision; adults self; prevalence falls; vision impairment ... See more keywords
Incidence and prevalence of falls in adults with intellectual disability living in the community: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.11124/jbisrir-2017-003798
Abstract: Objective: The objective of the review was too synthesize the best available evidence on the incidence and prevalence of falls among adults with intellectual disability (ID). Introduction: Falls among adults with ID frequently cause physical… read more here.
Keywords: community; incidence prevalence; review; incidence ... See more keywords
The Impact of Living Arrangements on the Prevalence of Falls after Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Comparison between Institutionalized and General Geriatric Population
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20043409
Abstract: Due to population aging, there is an increasing need for orthopedic surgery, especially total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA). In geriatric patients, postoperative falls are common events which can compromise the success… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence falls; living arrangements; impact living; prevalence ... See more keywords