The occurrence of falls and their context in a two-year follow up of institutionalized elderly persons
Journal Title: Revista Eletronica de Enfermagem - Year 2012, Vol 14, Issue 3
Abstract
The objective of this study was to identify, among institutionalized elders, the occurrence of falls and the characterization of their context. This descriptive-exploratory study, using a quantitative approach, was performed in five geriatric long-term care facilities in Goiânia (Goiás state). A questionnaire was utilized which addressed information regarding the occurrence of falls in the 2005 to2007 follow-up and their context. The participants were 59 elderly individuals who met the selection criteria. The results showed a 54.2% prevalence of falls during the studied period. Regarding the context, falls occurred mainly during the day, outdoors, while walking, on dry pavement, due to tripping on/over an object or surface, and while wearing slippers. The results provide information regarding the circumstances surrounding falls that can help to make their prevention a priority for the local population, including addressing inadequacies in the environment and the use of appropriate footwear in order to prevent falls.
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Ruth de Menezes, Maria Bachion
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