Assessing hazards and associated fall risks among elderly population: a cross-sectional study of different residential settings in Karachi, Pakistan
BMC Public Health,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
25(1)
Опубликована: Март 3, 2025
Safety
is
one
of
the
top
priorities
in
caring
for
elderly
people
because
they
gradually
lose
their
functional
ability
with
age
and
are
more
vulnerable
to
injuries.
Therefore,
ensuring
safety
needs
one's
own
residential
settings
crucial;
however,
public
awareness
home
hazards
associated
risks
falls
limited.
The
current
study
assessed
falling
various
across
Karachi,
Pakistan.
A
total
166
participants
were
recruited:
54
from
old
homes,
58
single-unit
houses,
apartments
this
cross-sectional
using
convenience
sampling
method.
was
conducted
2022
nine
months.
Data
gathered
Home
Falls
Accident
Screening
Tool.
During
visit,
researcher
asked
questions
related
demographics,
history
then
completed
HOME
FAST
by
directly
observing
environment
while
performed
tasks
at
residence.
Independent-Samples
Kruskal-Wallis
test,
chi-square
test
cross
tabulation
used
statistical
analysis.
median
65
years
(IQR:
62–70
years).
Approximately
22.3%
reported
last
12
Among
25
hazards,
most
prevalent
lack
bath/shower
grab
rails,
non-slip
mats,
access
a
bedside
light,
slippery
floor
surfaces,
where
number
5
4–6)
indicating
moderate
level
risk
hazards.
Moreover,
significant
difference
(P
<
0.007)
scores
observed
among
apartments.
In
addition,
out
identified
between
Fallers
vs.
Non-Fallers,
six
hazards;
including
difficulty
carrying
meals,
mats
bathroom,
during
bed
transfers,
toilet
reaching
difficulties
towards
kitchen
items,
significantly
falls.
This
found
that
can
compromise
ability,
safety,
health
people.
preventive
measures
should
be
taken
reduce
fall
incidence
promote
independence
daily
activities.
Язык: Английский
Falls risk assessment and prevention in older people in healthcare facilities
British Journal of Nursing,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
34(7), С. 381 - 385
Опубликована: Апрель 3, 2025
Falls
among
older
adults
in
healthcare
facilities
are
a
significant
cause
of
injury
and
morbidity,
with
serious
implications
for
patient
health
costs.
This
article
provides
an
in-depth
review
falls
risk
assessment
tools
prevention
strategies,
emphasising
the
multifactorial
nature
falls,
which
include
intrinsic
factors
such
as
medical
conditions
extrinsic
environmental
hazards.
The
discusses
widely
used
UK,
including
Morse
fall
scale,
Stratify,
timed
up
go
test,
highlights
importance
comprehensive,
multidisciplinary
approach
to
prevention.
Evidence-based
strategies
modifications,
exercise
programmes,
medication
reviews,
education
explored.
concludes
that
ongoing
assessment,
staff
training
integration
technology
vital
reducing
improving
safety
settings.
Язык: Английский