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Original Articles • Rev. bras. geriatr. gerontol. 19 (06) • Nov-Dec 2016 • https://doi.org/10.1590/1981-22562016019.160034 linkcopy

Open-access Prevalence of falls and evaluation of mobility among institutionalized elderly persons

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    Abstract

    Objective:  The present study aimed to estimate the prevalence of falls among institutionalized elderly persons and identify associated factors.

    Method:  A cross-sectional study of elderly residents of Care Facilities For the Elderly in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, was carried out. The elderly persons could walk independently and did not have severe cognitive impairment. Data was obtained about the institution and socio-demographic and health information was collected. A physical examination was performed to evaluate frailty, mobility and balance (Timed up and go, Berg Balance Scale, Gait speed and Sitting-rising Test - SRT). Statistical analysis was performed using the Chi-squared Test for a 5% significance level.

    Results:  Sixty-three elderly persons were within the search criteria. Of these 22.2% had fallen in the past year. Only the SRT was associated with these falls.

    Conclusion:  It was concluded that the studied population has a low prevalence of falls, and the ability to perform less than 5 repetitions in the SRT was associated with episodes of falling.

    Keywords: Elderly; Accidental Falls; Movement; Homes for the Aged

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