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KMID : 0379720130270010089
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Journal of Korean Community Health Nursing Academic Society
2013 Volume.27 No. 1 p.89 ~ p.101
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The Prevalence and Factors of Falls among the Community-Dwelling Elderly
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Jang In-Sun
Park Eun-Ok
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence, characteristics, and factors related to falls occurring among the community-dwelling elderly. Methods: The subjects were 299 community-dwelling-elderly in Jeju Province. Data were collected via in-person interviews by five visiting nurses in October, 2012. Fall risk assessment tools developed by the CDC, K-ADL, HDS-K, and GDS were used for data collection. Results: A significant number of subjects (34.1%) had experienced a fall at least once within the last six months. Living arrangements, strokes, urinary incontinence, main daily activities, and depression were significant factors related to these falls. Other risk factors included heavy use of medications, difficulties in walking and standing, needing arms to stand up from a chair, and hearing loss. Conclusion: The results reveal critical factors related to falls among the community-dwelling elderly. These information should be used to develop and implement fall prevention programs in communities.
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KEYWORD
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Aged, Falls, Risk factors
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