کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
2720453 1566259 2007 6 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
Falls in Older Adults: Risk Assessment, Management and Prevention
موضوعات مرتبط
علوم پزشکی و سلامت پزشکی و دندانپزشکی پزشکی و دندانپزشکی (عمومی)
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Falls in Older Adults: Risk Assessment, Management and Prevention
چکیده انگلیسی
Falls are a common and serious problem for older adults. This article reviews practical aspects of the evaluation and management of this disorder in the ambulatory setting. Older patients should be screened for falls or changes in mobility as part of their annual health maintenance examination. Most falls are due to multiple factors, including disorders of gait, balance, strength, and vision. Polypharmacy and certain medications contribute to falls in many patients and can be a remediable factor. Many falls can be prevented through individualized multicomponent interventions. Exercise programs, rehabilitation, medication management, and treatment of vitamin D deficiency are the most effective single interventions. Referral to a geriatrician should be considered for patients with other common geriatric syndromes, such as cognitive impairment, incontinence, or depression.
ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: The American Journal of Medicine - Volume 120, Issue 6, June 2007, Pages 493.e1-493.e6
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