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I-DONT-FALL: Deliverable D1.2 Study of Risk Factors, Root Causes, Target Populations and Taxonomy of ICT Fall Management Services

The aim of this deliverable is to present documentation of the root causes, risk factors and cultural characteristics that drive requirements/needs of potential fallers.

Assessing the quality of life, the fear of falling and physical activity amongst older people with hip fractures after falling

The aim of this study was to register the effect of a history of falls and hip fracture as a consequenceof a fall, on the quality of life, the fear of falling and in physical activity in the third age.

Prevention of falls as a significant parameter of a healthy and successful aging

Among all health-related problems of the elderly, falls seem to constitute one of the most serious due to its substantial impact on the older person, the family and the healthcare system. Such accidents may be caused by a large number

Osteoporosis: Falls – Exercise – Nutrition

Τhis is a newsletter for all produced by the Skeletal Health Association “Butterfly.” This article, after an introduction to it, describes osteoporosis, then links it to falls, exercise, and nutrition. It is a useful read for everyone.

Falls of the Elderly and natural environment – Risk factors and Occupational Therapy (Part A and B)

Falls are a major problem with medical, financial and social impacts. Older adults in particular, after falling, show higher mortality, larger degrees of disability and dysfunction, anxiety, depression, and a decrease in their quality of life. Falls amongst the elderly

Fall related problems in the elderly: Origins and prevention through exercise

Falls constitute one of the major problems associated with ageing. The present review provides epidemiological evidence regarding the incidence of falls and their negative impact among older people. The purpose is to: a) identify the major factors contributing to a

3rd `age and falls: prediction – prevention

The aim of the present study was to identify predictors of falls through the isokinetic evaluation of the quadriceps and posterior femoral force and to evaluate the static equilibrium by laboratory measurements, practical tests and questionnaires and to create a

Nursing Care of Patients with Fragility Fractures

Οι ασθενείς με κατάγματα ευθραυστότητας είναι οι συνηθέστερα νοσηλευόμενοι ασθενείς με ορθοπαιδικό τραύμα, που απαντώνται σε μεγάλους αριθμούς σε κάθε γενικό νοσοκομείο σε κάθε χώρα. Η φροντίδα παρέχεται σε αυτούς σε νοσοκομειακές μονάδες, καθώς και σε χώρους προνοσοκομειακής φροντίδας, τμήματα

The correlation of specific medication groups and falls risk in elderly. A medication logbook survey

Falls among elderly are a common and major public health problem. Even though most falls do not lead to injury, they threaten the independence of older people causing functional decline in activities of daily living (ADLs) with substantial socioeconomic consequences.

Analyzing the History of Falls in Patients with Severe Knee Osteoarthritis

One out of three adults over the age of 65 years and one out of two over the age of 80 falls annually. Fall risk increases for older adults with severe knee osteoarthritis, a matter that should be further researched.