Predictors of Recurrent Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults after Fall- Related Hip Fracture

In community-dwelling older adults who wore hip protectors there was no difference in the risk of hip fractures or pelvic fractures, compared to those who did not wear hip protectors. Three guidelines were identified that include recommendations around the use of hip protectors in older adults. One guideline suggests that hip protectors should be considered in adults at risk for falls and hip fracture. One guideline conditionally recommends hip protectors for frail older adults in the appropriate environment. One guideline suggests that hip protectors should not be considered in older adults in community settings.

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IMPACT OF MEDICATIONS AND ON RECURRENT FALLS OF COMMUNITY-DWELLING OLDER ADULTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

The Gerontologist ◽

10.1093/geront/gnw162.1357 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 56 (Suppl_3) ◽

pp. 333-333

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Older Adults ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Recurrent Falls ◽

Community Dwelling Older Adults

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Discharge destination following hip fracture in Canada among previously community-dwelling older adults, 2004–2012: database study

Osteoporosis International ◽

10.1007/s00198-019-04943-6 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 30 (7) ◽

pp. 1383-1394 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

L. Beaupre ◽

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B. Sobolev ◽

P. Guy ◽

J. D. Kim ◽

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Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Hip Fracture ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Discharge Destination ◽

Database Study ◽

Community Dwelling Older Adults

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Anticholinergic Use and Recurrent Falls in Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Annals of Pharmacotherapy ◽

10.1177/1060028015596998 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 49 (11) ◽

pp. 1214-1221 ◽

Cited By ~ 27

Author(s):

Zachary A. Marcum ◽

Subashan Perera ◽

Joshua M. Thorpe ◽

Galen E. Switzer ◽

Shelly L. Gray ◽

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Keyword(s):

Older Adults ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Recurrent Falls ◽

Community Dwelling Older Adults

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Incidence of and Risk Factors for Falls Following Hip Fracture in Community-dwelling Older Adults

Physical Therapy ◽

10.1093/ptj/85.7.648 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 85 (7) ◽

pp. 648-655 ◽

Cited By ~ 49

Author(s):

Anne Shumway-Cook ◽

Marcia A Ciol ◽

William Gruber ◽

Cynthia Robinson

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Older Adults ◽

Hip Fracture ◽

Functional Status ◽

Functional Independence ◽

Medical Problem ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Self Report ◽

Risk Factors For Falls ◽

Community Dwelling Older Adults

Abstract Background and Purpose. Hip fracture is a major medical problem among older adults, leading to impaired balance and gait and loss of functional independence. The purpose of this study was to determine the incidence of and risk factors for falls 6 months following hospital discharge for a fall-related hip fracture in older adults. Subjects. Ninety of 100 community-dwelling older adults (≥65 years of age) hospitalized for a fall-related hip fracture provided data for this study. Methods. An observational cohort study used interviews and medical records to obtain information on demographics, prefracture health, falls, and functional status. Self-report of falls and performance-based measures of balance and mobility were completed 6 months after discharge. Results. A total of 53.3% of patients (48/90) reported 1 or more falls in the 6 months after hospitalization. Older adults who fell following discharge had greater declines in independence in activities of daily living and lower performance on balance and mobility measures. Prefracture fall history and use of a gait device predicted postdischarge falls. Discussion and Conclusion. Falls following hip fracture can be predicted by premorbid functional status.

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