Prevention of falls in the elderly and in people with mobility changes

Magali Palma, Helena Teixeira, Pedro Dias, Patrícia Messias, Maria José Bule, Rogério Ferreira, João Vitor Vieira*

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Abstract

Falls are a globally recognized health problem with harmful consequences, namely, restricted mobility, functional incapacity, reduced quality of life, institutionalization and consequent increase in costs associated with health. Method: Systematic review of the literature that used the PICO mnemonic to formulate the research question, which led to the search in the CINAHL Complete and PUBMED databases. Nine randomized controlled studies were selected. Results: The prevention of falls results from a multifactorial approach where the assessment and identification of the risk of falling, implementation of motor re-education programs, identification and control of risk factors for falls and health education are essential. Conclusion: Interventions that contribute to the prevention of falls in the elderly and/or those with mobility disorders include assessment and identification of the risk of falling, implementation of motor re-education programs, identification and control of risk factors, risk of falling intrinsic and extrinsic and health education.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGerontechnology IV
Subtitle of host publicationcontributions to the 4th International Workshop on Gerontechnology, IWoG 2021
EditorsJosé García-Alonso, César Fonseca
Place of PublicationCham
PublisherSpringer
Pages341-354
Number of pages14
Edition1
ISBN (Electronic)9783030975234
ISBN (Print)9783030975234, 9783030975265
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Externally publishedYes
Event4th International Workshop on Gerontechnology, IWoG 2021 - Evora, Portugal
Duration: 23 Nov 202124 Nov 2021

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Bioengineering
ISSN (Print)2195-271X
ISSN (Electronic)2195-2728

Conference

Conference4th International Workshop on Gerontechnology, IWoG 2021
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityEvora
Period23/11/2124/11/21

Keywords

  • Elderly
  • Fall
  • Fall prevention
  • Nursing
  • Rehabilitation
  • Rehabilitation nursing

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