Prevalence of falls in elderly people living in a rural community

Authors

  • Vera Coimbra ACeS Douro Sul, ARS Norte, Lamego, Portugal
  • Ermelinda Marques Instituto Politécnico da Guarda, Guarda, Portugal
  • Cláudia Chaves Instituto Politécnico de Viseu, Escola Superior de Saúde, Viseu, Portugal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29352/mill0203e.09.00218

Keywords:

Falls, Community, Aging, Rural Population, Prevalence

Abstract

Introduction: The prevalence of falls increases with age and with the level of frailty associated with aging. With demographic aging, it is estimated an increase in falls and their consequences.

Objectives: To determine the prevalence of falls and their consequences.

Methods: Quantitative, cross-sectional and descriptive study. Performed in a probabilistic sample, randomly selected, with an estimated frequency of 50% and with an acceptable margin of error of 5% and a confidence level of 95%.

Results: The study was performed in a sample of 321 elderly people, 54.5% of whom are female and 45.5% are males and with a mean age of 76.11 ± 6.79 years. The prevalence of falls was 45.5% in the 12 months prior to data collection, and 21.5% in the last 3 months. Among the elderly who fell, 68.5% suffered injuries, abrasions (32.9%), fractures (16.4%) and bruises (15.8%).

Conclusions: Falls are a problem in the elderly and often cause physical consequences. We recommend studying the impact of falls in the elderly from a psychological and social aspect.

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Published

2019-04-16

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Coimbra, V., Marques, E., & Chaves, C. (2019). Prevalence of falls in elderly people living in a rural community. Millenium - Journal of Education, Technologies, and Health, 2(3e), 109–116. https://doi.org/10.29352/mill0203e.09.00218

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No. 3e (2019): Especial Nº3

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