ArticleDrugs & aging2017
Falls-Related Drug Use and Risk of Falls Among Older Adults: A Study in a US Medicare Population.
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Abstract
backgroundApproximately one-third of community-dwelling older adults fall each year, and approximately 10% have falls requiring medical services. Among other factors, research studies have linked certain medications with an increased risk of falls.
objectiveThe aim of this study was to examine the risk of falls relative to use patterns among new and continuing falls-related drug (FRD) users.
methodsA 10% random sample, insured in AARP
resultsAmong insureds, 44% used at least one of the FRD classes. Of these, 29% were new users (N = 35,340) and 71% were continuing users (N = 121,488). Fall rates for the two subgroups were similar at 7 and 8%, respectively. Characteristics associated with the risk of falls were previous injurious fall, use of two or more classes of FRDs, older age, poorer health, and being female. New users were at higher risk than continuing users.
conclusionNew users of FRDs were at highest risk of falls, and continuing users were at increased risk, especially with higher numbers of FRD classes. Both groups could benefit from falls awareness and prevention programs.
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