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A Study of ADL, Medications and Falls Frequency in Community-dwelling Elderly / 재활간호학회지
Korean Journal of Rehabilitation Nursing ; : 107-113, 2008.
Article in Korean | WPRIM | ID: wpr-645605
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this study was to identify the risk factors for falls among the elderly living in community.

METHOD:

This was a descriptive study. The subjects comprised 80 elderly aged 65 years or over living in D city. The instruments used for this study was the MDS-HC V2.0. The data was analyzed by SPSS Win 14.0 using t-test, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation.

RESULT:

Among the socio-demographic characteristics, the significant differences were found in ADL by gender and marital status. Older elderly(> or =85) used more medications than other elderly. The elderly were use average 4.33 medications, but 46.3% of the subjects didn't have the physician reviewed all medications. There was statistically significant correlation between number of medications and accidental falls.

CONCLUSION:

Nurses should inspect about the number of medications, drug interaction, and side effects. It would be preventive intervention for falls in elderly.
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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Accidental Falls / Activities of Daily Living / Risk Factors / Marital Status / Drug Interactions / Obesity Type of study: Etiology study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Aged / Humans Language: Korean Journal: Korean Journal of Rehabilitation Nursing Year: 2008 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Main subject: Accidental Falls / Activities of Daily Living / Risk Factors / Marital Status / Drug Interactions / Obesity Type of study: Etiology study / Prognostic study / Risk factors Limits: Aged / Humans Language: Korean Journal: Korean Journal of Rehabilitation Nursing Year: 2008 Type: Article