Assessment of mobility and risk factors for falls among elderly individuals
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Objective: To assess functional mobility and risk factors for falls among elderly individuals cared for in a Primary Health Care center. Method: this descriptive, field study with a quantitative approach was conducted in a Primary Health Care center with a sample of 197 elderly individuals. A form was used to address the participants’ social and health characteristics, and intrinsic, extrinsic, and behavioral factors that trigger falls, along with a functional mobility test. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods were used: D’Agostino-Pearson test, Chi-square(10),Student’s t-test, and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). Results: Most participants presented incomplete middle school (65.5%), were married (45.7%), resided with one child (54.8%), watched TV for leisure (47.2%), presented moderate self-perceived health (46.7%), and were women (70.1%). The factors related to a greater likelihood of falls are having a fracture, dislocation, or difficulty walking, inadequate lighting at home, and taking five or more medications. Conclusion: The results show that the elderly participants are at the risk of falling; however, the youngest still present appropriate functional mobility.
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