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Gerokomos

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Abstract

LEITON-ESPINOZA, Zoila Esperanza et al. Prediction of falls and recurrent falls in older adults living at home. Gerokomos [online]. 2022, vol.33, n.4, pp.212-218.  Epub July 24, 2023. ISSN 1134-928X.

Objectives:

To determine the prediction of falls and recurrent falls associated with risk factors in the elderly living at home.

Methodology:

Quantitative and cross-sectional study carried out in La Libertad, Peru. The sample consisted of 1,110 older adults living at home and instruments such as social profile, self-reported illnesses and medications, falls, cognitive status, depressive symptoms, basic and instrumental activity of daily life, static and dynamic balance were used. It was analyzed with descriptive statistics, ROC curves and area under the curve to evaluate predictive values and logistic regression.

Results:

The majority were women, between 60 and 79 years old, with a partner, living with someone and working. The prevalence of falls was 30.5% and recurrent falls 14%. There was a predominance of those without cognitive deficit, they need help for instrumental and independent activities for the basic ones, without depressive symptoms and with preserved static and dynamic balance. In the regression, there was a relationship between falls with being a woman, living alone, number of illnesses and medications, and dependence for basic activities. For recurrent falls, there was an association with living alone, use of medications, and dependence for instrumental activities.

Conclusions:

the fall is associated with different factors and its early identification is important for the creation of care plans by the multiprofessional team, avoiding physical and psychological problems in the elderly.

Keywords : Accidents due to falls; elderly; prediction; crosssectional studies; geriatric nursing.

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