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ArticleAging clinical and experimental research2020

Analysis of the health profiles and prevalence of falls for patients over 65 years of age in a thermal environment.

P L Bernard, N Raffort, B Aliaga, L Gamon, M Faucanie, M C Picot, O Maurelli, L Soriteau, G Ninot, J Bousquet and 1 more

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Article in Aging clinical and experimental research, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 8 citations in OpenAlex.

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  3. Prevalence and risk factors for falls among older Chinese adults in the community: findings from the CLHLS study.Brazilian journal of medical and biological research = Revista brasileira de pesquisas medicas e biologica · 2024
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11 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

P L BernardEuromov, University of Montpellier, 700 avenue du Pic Saint Loup, Montpellier, France. pierre-louis.bernard@umontpellier.fr.
N RaffortSociété Publique Locale d'Exploitation of Balaruc-les-Bains, Balaruc-Les-Bains, France.
B AliagaSociété Publique Locale d'Exploitation of Balaruc-les-Bains, Balaruc-Les-Bains, France.
L GamonDepartment of Medical Information, University Hospital of Montpellier, University de Montpellier 1, Montpellier, France.
M FaucanieDepartment of Medical Information, University Hospital of Montpellier, University de Montpellier 1, Montpellier, France.
M C PicotDepartment of Medical Information, University Hospital of Montpellier, University de Montpellier 1, Montpellier, France.
O MaurelliEuromov, University of Montpellier, 700 avenue du Pic Saint Loup, Montpellier, France.
L SoriteauHospital of Bassin de Thau, Sète, France.
G NinotEA 4556 Epsylon, University of Montpellier, 4 boulevard Henri IV, Montpellier, France.
J BousquetMACVIA-LR, European Innovation Partnership on Active and Healthy Aging Reference Site, 34000, Montpellier, France.
H BlainEuromov, University of Montpellier, 700 avenue du Pic Saint Loup, Montpellier, France.
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Montpellier · FRDynamique des Capacités Humaines et des Conduites de Santé · FRGefluc Languedoc Roussillon · FRHôpital Lapeyronie · FRUniversité de Montpellier · FR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundA falls prevention programme has been initiated in balneotherapy at Balaruc-les-Bains.

aimsTo determine the health profiles of subjects who are at risk of falls, over 65 years of age and attending balneotherapy.

methodsQuestionnaires were used to evaluate people on their fear of falling. Fatigue was assessed by visual analog scale as well as by functional status over the past 12 months. EQ-5D-3L, the IPAQ questionnaire and Fried's frailty scale were all used. Patients' functional capabilities were tested using the Unipedal stance test, the TUG test, the SPPB, the Tandem walking test and the isometric manual grip strength test.

resultsOut of the 1471 patients (72.45 years ± 5.10), the women (67%) were tested. In the last 12 months, 485 of these 1471 patients fell (33%) and 37% of them suffered a severe injury. 45-50% of these subjects are now in good health. Women had a significantly higher impaired perception of their health than men (0.02 < p < 0.0001). According to Fried's criteria, 10.2% of the population is considered frail, with a significantly greater number of women (p < 0.0001). Static equilibrium was subnormal (less than 12 s during the TUG). The number of steps in tandem position discriminates individuals and gender as does the speed of moving from A to B and muscular strength.

conclusionsMore than one-third of the subjects (more women than men) aged 65 or older visiting the Balaruc-les-Bains health resort are pre-frail or frail. They all have a recent history of falls, suffer from impaired muscle strength, and have balance and gait disorders.

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Accidental FallsFrailtyAgedFearFemaleFrail ElderlyGeriatric AssessmentHumansMalePrevalenceElderlyFallsFunctional capabilitiesHealth perceptionThermal environment

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