SynthesisArquivos de neuro-psiquiatria2022
Falls in older adults: a practical approach.
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10 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 27 citations in OpenAlex.
- The Applications of Artificial Intelligence for Assessing Fall Risk: Systematic Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Pooled it
- Low physical activity and risk of falls among older adults in a high-altitude district of Peru: a secondary analysis of the Aunqui-Andes study.BMC geriatrics · 2026Article
- Immunomodulatory, inflammatory, functional and biomechanical benefits of chronic exercise in physically active vs. insufficiently active older after fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose: nine months cohort.Clinics (Sao Paulo, Brazil) · 2026Article
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- Factors affecting the risk of falling and fall-related injuries in older people in Turkey.Zeitschrift fur Gerontologie und Geriatrie · 2025Article
- Association between Dynapenic abdominal obesity and fall risk among older adults: a longitudinal study in Birjand.Aging clinical and experimental research · 2025Article
- Testing an Innovative Gait Training Program in Immersive Virtual Reality for Healthy Older Adults: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2025Article
- Biopsychosocial Determinants for Total Knee Replacement Decisions Among Older Adults With Chronic Knee Osteoarthritis: A Scoping Review.Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation · 2025Review
- Home Environmental Factors Associated with Falls Among Elderly in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand.Journal of multidisciplinary healthcare · 2024Article
- Reducing Falls Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults From Clinicians' Perspectives: A Systems Modeling Approach.Innovation in aging · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundFalls are a major problem in public health since they are an important cause of morbidity and mortality. To evaluate the risk of fall and prescribe preventive interventions may be a challenging task.
objectivesThe objectives of this study are to summarize the most relevant information on the topic "falls in the elderly" and to give a critical view and practical clinical approach on this topic.
methodsIn March 2022, a search of Pubmed database was performed, using the terms "fall elderly", fall prevention", "fall risk", with the following parameters: five years, review, systematic review, meta-analysis, practice guidelines.
resultsThere are several risk factors for falls that can be grouped in different areas (psychosocial, demographic, medical, medication, behavioral, environmental). The clinical evaluation of an older adult prone to falls must include identification of risk factors through history and examination and identification of risk of falls through an assessment tool such as gait velocity, functional reach test, timed up and go, Berg balance test, and miniBEST test. Fall prevention strategies can be single or multiple, and physical activity is the most cited. Technology can be used to detect and prevent falls.
conclusionA systematic approach to the older patient in risk of falls is feasible and may impact fall prevention.
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