Psychotropic drugs increase risk of falls in nursing homes

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (19) ◽  
pp. 17-17
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Psychotropic Drugs ◽  
Increase Risk ◽  
Risk Of Falls

Treatment of vertebral fractures due to osteoporosis

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (01) ◽  
pp. 7-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Pfeifer ◽  
M. Sinaki
Keyword(s):  
Exercise Program ◽  
Therapeutic Exercise ◽  
Training Support ◽  
Axial Stability ◽  
Extensor Muscles ◽  
Therapeutic Exercises ◽  
Increase Risk ◽  
Risk Of Falls ◽  
Risk Of Fall

SummaryThe objective of exercise in the treatment of osteoporosis is to improve axial stability through strengthening of back extensor muscles. Therefore, a back extension exercise program specific to one’s musculoskeletal competence and pain can be performed in a sitting position and later advanced to the prone position. When fragility is resolved, back extension is performed against resistance applied to the upper back. A significant reduction in back pain, kyphosis, and risk of falls and an improvement in the level of physical activity have been achieved through the SPEED (Spinal Proprioceptive Extension Exercise Dynamic) program. In addition, the application of a “Posture Training Support” (PTS) using a backpack may decrease kyphosis and pain related not only to compression fractures but also reduce iliocostal friction. Therapeutic exercise should address osteo - porosis-related deformities of axial posture, which can increase risk of fall and fracture. Thus, the role of a therapeutic exercise program is to increase muscle strength safely, decrease immobility-related complications, and prevent fall and fracture. As with pharmacotherapy, therapeutic exercises are individualized.

Abstract P344: Statin Therapy Does not Increase the Risk for a Medically-Treated Fall

Circulation ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 127 (suppl_12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stacey Knight ◽  
Heidi T May ◽  
Benjamin D Horne ◽  
Jeffrey L Anderson ◽  
Joseph B Muhlestein
Keyword(s):  
Fall Risk ◽  
Cox Regression ◽  
Collaborative Study ◽  
Cox Regression Analysis ◽  
Association Testing ◽  
Increase Risk ◽  
Statin Prescription ◽  
Risk Of Falls ◽  
Univariate Analyses ◽  
Statin Use

Background: It has been suggested that taking statins may increase the risk of a fall due to myopathy. However, studies have reported contradictory evidence regarding the association between statin use and fall risk. The purpose of this study was to determine whether taking statins increases the risk of falls in patients undergoing a coronary angiography. Methods: The study population was a subset subjects from the Intermountain Heart Collaborative Study (n=1011). A subject was considered as taking statins if they were discharged with statins and had record of a filled statin prescription (n=810); they were considered as not taking statins if they had no prior statin use, were not discharged with statins, and had no record of a filled statin prescription (n=203). Electronic medical records were queried to determined medically treated falls (ICD-9: E8850-E8869; E888x) within 5 years of their angiography. Univariate association testing between falls and cardiovascular medications, co-morbidities, and demographic factors were done. Multivariate Cox regression analysis was used to test the association between statin use and fall risk while adjusting for the other factors found to be associated with fall risk in the univariate analyses. Results: Of the 1011 subjects, 112 (11%) had at least one medically-treated fall within 5 years. In the univariate analyses, statin use (p=0.024), age (p<0.001), sex (p=0.001), hypertension (p=0.040), diabetes (p<0.001), history of atrial fibrillation (AF) (p<0.001), and coumadin use (p=0.009) were associated with falls. Even after adjustment by other risk factors, statin use was associated with a decrease risk of a fall (HR=0.62; 0.40, 0.94). The factors conferring the most risk of a fall were diabetes, AF, and age (Table 1). Conclusions: Statin use was associated with a 1.6-fold decreased risk for a medically-treated fall. This suggests that clinicians may not need to caution patients taking statins regarding an increase risk of falls.

scholarly journals Balance Strategy Exercise versus Lower Limb-ROM Exercise for Reducing the Risk of Falls among Older People

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 114-123
Author(s):  
Zakia Azkia ◽  
Rahmi Setiyani ◽  
Lita Heni Kusumawardani
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Older People ◽  
Range Of Motion ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Institutional Care ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Risk Of Falls ◽  
Balance Strategy

Background: Falls are a significant health problem and the most common cause of injuries in older people. Different types of exercise have been recommended to prevent falls, including balance exercise and range of motion. However, there is a lack of evidence to compare the effect of the two exercises.Purpose: This study aimed to compare the effect of Balance Strategy Exercise (BSE) and Lower Limb-Range of Motion (ROM) exercise on reducing the risk of falls among older people living in long-term care facilities. Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study using a pre-post design without a control group. A total of 30 older adults from two nursing homes who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria participated in the study. A cluster randomization technique was used to assign the older people into either BSE or Lower-Limb ROM groups evenly. Treatment was given for 30 minutes per session, three sessions per week for three weeks. The risk of falls was measured using the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test. The paired t-test, Wilcoxon and Mann-Whitney U-test were used to analyze the data. Results: Results showed significant differences in the TUG scores before and after the intervention within both the BSE (p=0.001) and the Lower Limb-ROM group (p=0.001). However, the Lower Limb-ROM group demonstrated a significantly higher reduction in TUG score than the BSE group after the intervention (p=0.008).Conclusion: Lower Limb-ROM exercise is better to reduce the risk of falls among older people living in institutional care than BSE. This exercise can be applied as part of a fall prevention program in nursing homes.

scholarly journals Effects of Fatigue on Balance and Mobility in Subjects with Multiple Sclerosis: A Brief Report

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisa Gervasoni ◽  
Davide Cattaneo ◽  
Angelo Montesano ◽  
Johanna Jonsdottir
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Berg Balance Scale ◽  
Balance Performance ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Increase Risk ◽  
Risk Of Falls ◽  
Edss Score ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Dynamic Gait Index ◽  
Dynamic Gait

Purpose. People with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS) tent to have increased levels of fatigue which can impact on their balance and increase risk of falls. However, the relationship between fatigue and balance is poorly understood. The aim of the present study was to assess if an experimentally induced fatigue had an immediate effect on balance. Methods. 37 inpatients with multiple sclerosis were recruited; the mean age (standard deviation) was 48.7 (9.6) years. The average onset of the pathology was 15.3 (9.8) years before the start of the study. The median (1°–3° quartile) Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score was 5.5 (4.5–6.0). Before and after a fatiguing treadmill, session, subjects were assessed with the Berg Balance Scale and Dynamic Gait Index. Results. After the treadmill, no statistically significant differences were found in balance before and after a treadmill session (monopodalic stance: before 5.3s (10.3) and after 7.7s (13.9); walk with horizontal head turns: before 11.6 (6.9) seconds and after 11.3 (7.7)). There was no correlation between the EDSS score and the difference in balance skills before and after treadmill. Conclusion. After treadmil PwMS were mentally and physically fatigued; however, their balance performance did not change, indicating no increase in risk of falling with fatigue.

scholarly journals Practices of caregivers when evaluating the risk of falls in the admission of older adults to nursing homes

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 379-386
Author(s):  
Cristina Lavareda Baixinho ◽  
Maria dos Anjos Dixe
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Fall Risk ◽  
Complex Problem ◽  
Cognitive State ◽  
Training Experience ◽  
Professional Activities ◽  
Fall Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Of Falls

ABSTRACT. Falls are a complex problem for the older population residing in nursing homes. Despite recommendations, many difficulties remain in the evaluation of and systematic information on fall risk factors. Objectives: To build and validate the Scale for Practices of Identification of and Information on Fall Risk Factors in the Admission of Older Adults; to describe the practices of professionals in identifying and providing information on fall risk factors in the admission of older adults; and to associate these practices with the training, experience, and age of the caretakers. Methods: This is a methodological study. Based on a literature review, we analyzed the contexts, consulted specialists, selected indicators, and designed the scale, which was evaluated by experts. The process included a pre-test, reformulation, application, and validation. Results: The response rate was 65.52%. The validated scale has 13 items and 2 dimensions: risk factor evaluation practices and information practices; it presents good psychometric properties (α=0.913) to evaluate the risk of falls in the admission of older adults. Conclusions: Caregivers who received training during professional activities had better practices as to the provision of information to older adults about the risk of falls. The risk associated with gait and balance changes is more significant compared to the cognitive state.

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