Introduction. Falls are a major geriatric problems. They are the cause of reduced quality of life and disability. The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency, causes of falls, the nature of injuries associated with them and the possibility of increasing the safety of patients in geriatric wards.Material and methods. The study included 100 consecutive patients of Geriatric Ward an average age of 78.0 ± 7.72 years (mean ± SD). The questionnaire prepared by the authors, containing 14 questions regarding any failures and their causes. Cognitive functions was assessed by the MMSE (Mini-Mental State Examination), independence by ADL scale (Activities of Daily Living), the risk of falls by the scale Berg (Berg Balance Scale).Results. Isola...
Background. Dizziness, balance disturbances and falls are, the so called, important geriatric proble...
Introduction. Falls and mobility disorders are classified as large geriatric syndromes, which in tur...
Introduction. Falls and mobility disorders are classified as large geriatric syndromes, which in tur...
Introduction. Falls are a major geriatric problems. They are the cause of reduced quality of life an...
Wstęp: Upadki zaliczane są do tak zwanych wielkich problemów geriatrycznych. Wraz z wiekiem dochodzi...
Upadki osób w wieku starszym stanowią jeden z poważniejszych problemów geriatrycznych. Upadki dotycz...
Introduction. Falls are the major cause of injuries suffered by the elderly and, as a result, their ...
Introduction. Falls are the major cause of injuries suffered by the elderly and, as a result, their ...
Wstęp. Upadki w wieku podeszłym stanowią istotny problem współczesnej medycyny. Ich częstość wzrasta...
Author: Tautvydas Joteika Title: Balance, Fall Risk And Risk Factor's Evaluation Among The Patient’s...
Background: The number of elderly people is rapidly increasing in the Lithuanian population. It is f...
Falls are a significant problem among the elderly. Every third person falls at least once a year. Fa...
Falls are a significant problem among the elderly. Every third person falls at least once a year. Fa...
Falls are a significant problem among the elderly. Every third person falls at least once a year. Fa...
Introduction. Falls and mobility disorders are classified as large geriatric syndromes, which in tur...
Background. Dizziness, balance disturbances and falls are, the so called, important geriatric proble...
Introduction. Falls and mobility disorders are classified as large geriatric syndromes, which in tur...
Introduction. Falls and mobility disorders are classified as large geriatric syndromes, which in tur...
Introduction. Falls are a major geriatric problems. They are the cause of reduced quality of life an...
Wstęp: Upadki zaliczane są do tak zwanych wielkich problemów geriatrycznych. Wraz z wiekiem dochodzi...
Upadki osób w wieku starszym stanowią jeden z poważniejszych problemów geriatrycznych. Upadki dotycz...
Introduction. Falls are the major cause of injuries suffered by the elderly and, as a result, their ...
Introduction. Falls are the major cause of injuries suffered by the elderly and, as a result, their ...
Wstęp. Upadki w wieku podeszłym stanowią istotny problem współczesnej medycyny. Ich częstość wzrasta...
Author: Tautvydas Joteika Title: Balance, Fall Risk And Risk Factor's Evaluation Among The Patient’s...
Background: The number of elderly people is rapidly increasing in the Lithuanian population. It is f...
Falls are a significant problem among the elderly. Every third person falls at least once a year. Fa...
Falls are a significant problem among the elderly. Every third person falls at least once a year. Fa...
Falls are a significant problem among the elderly. Every third person falls at least once a year. Fa...
Introduction. Falls and mobility disorders are classified as large geriatric syndromes, which in tur...
Background. Dizziness, balance disturbances and falls are, the so called, important geriatric proble...
Introduction. Falls and mobility disorders are classified as large geriatric syndromes, which in tur...
Introduction. Falls and mobility disorders are classified as large geriatric syndromes, which in tur...