Risk of falls in elderly: exploratory study

Bruno, J.; Gonçalves, J.; Reis, C.; Pedro, A.; Pedro, Luisa

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Risk of falls in elderly: exploratory study

2016-10Conference object

dc.contributor.author	Bruno, J.
dc.contributor.author	Gonçalves, J.
dc.contributor.author	Reis, C.
dc.contributor.author	Pedro, A.
dc.contributor.author	Pedro, Luisa
dc.date.accessioned	2017-12-07T16:56:56Z
dc.date.available	2017-12-07T16:56:56Z
dc.date.issued	2016-10
dc.description.abstract	Introduction: Older people have multiple characteristics which increase the risk of falling and ultimately decrease the quality of life. The purpose of this study is to assess the risk of falling in the elderly by studying the history of falling, fear of falling, personal and functional characteristics. Methods: This is an exploratory, transversal and quantitative study. Elders from 2 institutions in the district of Lisbon were included in the analysis (n = 54). Two instruments were used: (1) a questionnaire to assess personal and demographic characteristics (age, sex, actual diseases, other clinical conditions, medication), history of falls (within 1 month, 3 months and more than 3 months), fear of falling, and functional characteristics (physical activity and walking aids); (2) the Timed Up and Go test (TUG) whose patients with TUG ≥ 13.5 sec, were considered at risk of falling. Results: Among 54 participants (average age: 74 years; 72% female), 78% were medicated (mostly with hypertensive drugs), 65% reported visual or auditory impairment, 76% underwent physical activity of light and moderate intensity with most participating in sedentary leisure activities. As for the history of falls, 50% had more than 13.5 seconds in TUG (risk of falling), 80% had fallen, mainly at home (48%) and 65% reported fear of falling. Keys conclusion: A substantial part of the population studied has fallen risk factors, evoking the need to increase physical activity and integration on a physical therapy program to prevent falling.	pt_PT
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dc.identifier.citation	Bruno J, Gonçalves J, Reis C, Pedro A, Pedro L. Risk of falls in elderly: exploratory study. In: 12th International Congress of the European Union Geriatric Medicine Society, Lisboa Congress Center (Portugal), 5-7 October 2016. Eur Geriatr Med. 2016;7 Suppl 1:S143.	pt_PT
dc.identifier.doi	10.1016/S1878-7649(16)30149-8	pt_PT
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10400.21/7672
dc.language.iso	eng	pt_PT
dc.peerreviewed	yes	pt_PT
dc.publisher	Elsevier	pt_PT
dc.relation.publisherversion	http://www.europeangeriaticmedicine.com/article/S1878-7649(16)30149-8/fulltext	pt_PT
dc.rights.uri	http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/	pt_PT
dc.subject	Physiotherapy	pt_PT
dc.subject	Rehabilitation	pt_PT
dc.subject	Elderly	pt_PT
dc.subject	Risk of falls	pt_PT
dc.subject	Portugal	pt_PT
dc.title	Risk of falls in elderly: exploratory study	pt_PT
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oaire.citation.endPage	S143	pt_PT
oaire.citation.issue	Suppl 1	pt_PT
oaire.citation.startPage	S143	pt_PT
oaire.citation.title	European Geriatric Medicine	pt_PT
oaire.citation.volume	7	pt_PT
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