A Study of ADL, Medications and Falls Frequency in Community-dwelling Elderly / 재활간호학회지
Korean Journal of Rehabilitation Nursing
;
: 107-113, 2008.
Article
Dans Coréen
| 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.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Sujet Principal:
Chutes accidentelles
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Activités de la vie quotidienne
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Facteurs de risque
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Situation de famille
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Interactions médicamenteuses
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Obésité
Type d'étude:
Etude d'étiologie
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Étude pronostique
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Facteurs de risque
Limites du sujet:
Adulte très âgé
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Humains
langue:
Coréen
Texte intégral:
Korean Journal of Rehabilitation Nursing
Année:
2008
Type:
Article
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