Mohammed, R., Alagamy, Z., El-saidy, T. (2021). Detection of the Modifiable and Non-Modifiable Risk Factors and the Adverse Consequences of Falling among Elderly People. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 9(24), 166-178. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2021.63690.1135
Rokaia Fathi Mohammed; Zainab Gazar Alagamy; Tawheda Mohamed El-saidy. "Detection of the Modifiable and Non-Modifiable Risk Factors and the Adverse Consequences of Falling among Elderly People". Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 9, 24, 2021, 166-178. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2021.63690.1135
Mohammed, R., Alagamy, Z., El-saidy, T. (2021). 'Detection of the Modifiable and Non-Modifiable Risk Factors and the Adverse Consequences of Falling among Elderly People', Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 9(24), pp. 166-178. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2021.63690.1135
Mohammed, R., Alagamy, Z., El-saidy, T. Detection of the Modifiable and Non-Modifiable Risk Factors and the Adverse Consequences of Falling among Elderly People. Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal, 2021; 9(24): 166-178. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2021.63690.1135
Detection of the Modifiable and Non-Modifiable Risk Factors and the Adverse Consequences of Falling among Elderly People
1Gerontological nursing, faculty of nursing, Minia university
2Assistant Professor of Community Health Nursing (Geriatric), Faculty of Nursing, Fayoum University, Egypt
3Assistant Professor of Geriatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Menoufia University, Egypt.
Abstract
Abstract: Background: Falling among elders is the most causative factor of unintentional injuries resulting in disability and hospitalization. Aim: Was to identify the modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors and the adverse consequences of falling among elderly people. Methodology: A descriptive study was conducted on 384 elderly participants at Minia governorate, Egypt. Tools: A structuredquestionnaire, Timed Up and Go Test Scale, Katz Scale, and Mini-Nutritional Assessment questionnaire were used. Results: Findings showed that 45.6% of the participants were at risk of falling based on the performed timed up and go test and 63.5 % of them had a falling history. Female gender, age, and chronic diseases were the main non-modifiable risk factors, while the detected modifiable factors of falling included; absence of toilet seats (95.9 %), absence of grab bars (76.2%), poor lighting (56.6%), and slippery floor (54.1%). Additionally, 93.4% had a lack of assistive devices, inactivity (81.6%), anemia (65.2%), and poor vision (50.8%). Likewise, 73.0%, 35.2%, 26.6%, and 100% of the fallers reported back pain, cut wounds, fractures, and fear respectivelyas adverse consequences. Conclusion: Hazardous environment, declined physical activities, walking problems, lifestyle, malnutrition, and body mass index were the most reported modifiable risk factors of falls. Recommendations: Early detection of the modifiable risk factors is essential for preventing falling and its adverse consequences among elderly people.
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