scholarly journals Effects of vertical and side-alternating vibration training on fall risk factors and bone turnover in older people at risk of falls

2014 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Corrie ◽  
K. Brooke-Wavell ◽  
N. J. Mansfield ◽  
A. Cowley ◽  
R. Morris ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Bone Turnover ◽  
Older People ◽  
Fall Risk ◽  
Fall Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Of Falls ◽  
Vibration Training

scholarly journals Assessment of risk of falls and internal risk factors in elderly patients who need heart pacemarkers

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (9 (297)) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Guoda Burneikaitė ◽  
Lina Spirgienė
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Fall Risk ◽  
Pacemaker Implantation ◽  
Leg Pain ◽  
Old Patients ◽  
Fall Risk Factor ◽  
Fall Risk Factors ◽  
Experienced Fatigue ◽  
Risk Of Falls

Abstract. The aim is to assess the frequency of falls and intrinsic fall risk factors in patients requiring pacemakers. Methodology. The research was conducted from November 2020 to February 2021. Participated patients were hospitalized at the LUHS hospital Kauno Klinikos Department of Cardiology and required heart pacemaker implantation. Total 82 patients participated in the study. The questionnaire was composed by the authors of the research. The study was obtained by the Bioethics Permit of the Medical Academy of LUHS (No. BEC-SL (B) -42). Results. Almost half of the patients fell (45.1%) at least once a year. Elderly patients (65 years and older) are more likely to experience falls than patients under 65 years of age p=0,006. Elderly patients are more often exposed to various internal risk factors of falls: urination at night (82,9 %), weakness (82,9 %), dizziness (76,8 %). Perceived decreased leg muscle strength was found in both women and men (69.6% and 52.8%, respectively, p = 0.002). Patients older than 65 years and therefore <65 years experienced leg pain (54,9% and 7,2%, respectively, p = 0.002), urination at night (68,4% and 14,6%, respectively, p = 0.009), and experienced fatigue (63,0% and 13,6%, p = 0.028). Conclusions. Almost half of the patients who were in need of heart pacemaker implantation experienced falls. ≥ 65 years old patients experienced falls more than once a year. It has been found that these patients often experience weakness, fatigue, and dizziness. A common intrinsic fall risk factor is urination at night. ≥ 65 years old patients have more internal falls risk factors than patients under 65 years old.

Physiological Fall Risk Factors in Cognitively Impaired Older People: A One-Year Prospective Study

2012 ◽  
Vol 34 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 181-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Morag E. Taylor ◽  
Stephen R. Lord ◽  
Kim Delbaere ◽  
A. Stefanie Mikolaizak ◽  
Jacqueline C.T. Close
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Older People ◽  
Prospective Study ◽  
Fall Risk ◽  
Cognitively Impaired ◽  
Fall Risk Factors ◽  
One Year

scholarly journals EFFECTS OF CONTROLLED WHOLE-BODY VIBRATION TRAINING ON FUNCTIONAL PERFORMANCE AMONG HEALTHY OLDER ADULTS: A 6-WEEK PILOT STUDY

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
F. Saucedo ◽  
E.A. Chavez ◽  
H.R. Vanderhoof ◽  
J.D. Eggleston
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Fall Risk ◽  
Whole Body Vibration ◽  
Whole Body ◽  
Body Vibration ◽  
Fall Risk Factors ◽  
Vibration Training ◽  
Whole Body Vibration Training

Background: Falling is the second leading cause of injury-related death worldwide and is a leading cause of injury among older adults. Whole-body vibration has been used to improve fall risk factors in older adults. No study has assessed if vibration benefits can be retained over time. Objectives: The aims of this study were to examine if six-weeks of whole-body vibration could improve fall risk factors and to assess if benefits associated with the training program could be sustained two months following the final training session. Design and Setting: Repeated measures randomized controlled design. Participants: Twenty-four independent living older adults were recruited and were randomly assigned to the WBV or control group. Intervention: Participants performed three sessions of whole-body vibration training per week with a vibration frequency of 20Hz or with only an audio recording of the vibration noise. An assessment of fall risk factors was performed prior to, immediately following, and two-months after the completion of the training program. Main Outcome Measures: Fall risk factors including functional capacity, mobility, strength, and walking speed were assessed pre-training, post-training, and two-months post-training. Results: Seventeen participants completed the study. No improvements (p<0.05) between groups were found in the measures of physical performance. Conclusions: Findings revealed that six weeks of whole-body vibration is not effective in improving fall risk factors or producing benefits post-training.

scholarly journals Practices of caregivers when evaluating the risk of falls in the admission of older adults to nursing homes

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 379-386
Author(s):  
Cristina Lavareda Baixinho ◽  
Maria dos Anjos Dixe
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Fall Risk ◽  
Complex Problem ◽  
Cognitive State ◽  
Training Experience ◽  
Professional Activities ◽  
Fall Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Of Falls

ABSTRACT. Falls are a complex problem for the older population residing in nursing homes. Despite recommendations, many difficulties remain in the evaluation of and systematic information on fall risk factors. Objectives: To build and validate the Scale for Practices of Identification of and Information on Fall Risk Factors in the Admission of Older Adults; to describe the practices of professionals in identifying and providing information on fall risk factors in the admission of older adults; and to associate these practices with the training, experience, and age of the caretakers. Methods: This is a methodological study. Based on a literature review, we analyzed the contexts, consulted specialists, selected indicators, and designed the scale, which was evaluated by experts. The process included a pre-test, reformulation, application, and validation. Results: The response rate was 65.52%. The validated scale has 13 items and 2 dimensions: risk factor evaluation practices and information practices; it presents good psychometric properties (α=0.913) to evaluate the risk of falls in the admission of older adults. Conclusions: Caregivers who received training during professional activities had better practices as to the provision of information to older adults about the risk of falls. The risk associated with gait and balance changes is more significant compared to the cognitive state.

Increased Prevalence of Fall Risk Factors in Older People following Hip Fracture

Gerontology ◽  
1998 ◽  
Vol 44 (6) ◽  
pp. 340-344 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine Sherrington ◽  
Stephen R. Lord
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Hip Fracture ◽  
Older People ◽  
Fall Risk ◽  
Fall Risk Factors

Fall risk factors in older people with dementia or cognitive impairment: a systematic review

2009 ◽  
Vol 65 (5) ◽  
pp. 922-933 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jürgen Härlein ◽  
Theo Dassen ◽  
Ruud J. G. Halfens ◽  
Cornelia Heinze
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Older People ◽  
Fall Risk ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Fall Risk Factors

scholarly journals 127 Older Adults' Knowledge and Perceptions of Falls: A Mixed Methods Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (Supplement_4) ◽  
pp. iv28-iv33
Author(s):  
Cheah Ping Ng ◽  
Devinder Kaur Ajit Singh ◽  
Maw Pin Tan ◽  
Saravana Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Fall Prevention ◽  
Fall Risk ◽  
Community Dwelling ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Older Individuals ◽  
Fall Risk Factors ◽  
Global Issue ◽  
Risk Of Falls

Abstract Introduction Falls is a global issue due to its devastating consequences and costs associated with fall injuries in older adults. There is limited information regarding knowledge and perceptions about falls among older individuals in Malaysia. The aim of this study was to assess knowledge and perceptions of falls among older adults. Methods A total of twenty-five (n=25) community dwelling older adults were invited to participate in this study (age range 61-83, median=73). Focus group discussions were conducted to explore older adults’ perceptions on falls, while the Fall Risk Assessment Questionnaire (FRAQ) was used to assess their knowledge on falls. Results Three themes emerged from the qualitative data, which were ‘Ageing and its association with falls’, ‘Reactions to a fall’ and ‘Knowledge of fall interventions’. The quantitative results showed that more than half of the participants considered themselves at the risk of falls (n=15, 60%). Older adults had better knowledge on behavioral and environmental (percentage of errors: 19.4%; 35.2%) compared to medical and medication related fall risk factors (percentage of errors: 55.2%; 57.33%). Discussion Older adults had both positive and negative views on ageing and falls. Some of the fall prevention strategies highlighted were in line with evidence-based recommendations. However, majority exhibit fall prevention behaviors that were largely based on their personal experiences. Older adults lacked the knowledge on medical related fall risk factors as these require understanding of various medical conditions and the related medications. Conclusion Education intervention emphasizing on ageing, medical and medication related fall risk factors should now be evaluated.

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