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Analyzing the problem of falls among older people

Author(s) -

Yannis Dionyssiotis

Publication year - 2012

Publication title -

international journal of general medicine

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.722

H-Index - 36

ISSN - 1178-7074

DOI - 10.2147/ijgm.s32651

Subject(s) - medicine , rehabilitation , fall prevention , psychological intervention , falls in older adults , gerontology , elderly people , older people , injury prevention , physical therapy , poison control , medical emergency , psychiatry

Falls are a serious problem facing the elderly. The prevention of falls that contribute to disability, mainly in elderly people, is an important issue. Ensuring the greatest possible functionality for elderly people is an important element in the prevention of disability. This paper analyzes the importance of falls, risk factors for falls, and interventions to prevent falls. Recent publications as well as research regarding the prevention and rehabilitation for falls are reviewed.

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