Determining the Relationship Between Frailty and Fall Risk in Elderly People Living in Nursing Homes

Authors : Hamide Şişman, Dudu Alptekin, Elif Dağlı

Pages : 775-787

Doi:10.21020/husbfd.1421343

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Publication Date : 2024-12-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: The study aimed to determine the relationship between the level of frailty and the risk of falls in the elderly living in nursing homes and to draw attention to this issue. Method: The cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted in two state-owned nursing homes in Adana between January 2, 2023, and January 15, 2023. The study was conducted by face-to-face interviews with a total of 220 elderly people who met the research criteria and agreed to participate in the study. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, Itaki Fall Risk Index, and Edmonton Frailty Scale. Results: 63,6% of the participants were women, and the average age was 76±8 (min=60, max=98). Female gender (58,3%), normal BMI (54,9%), lack of regular exercise (85,4%), presence of chronic disease (55,6%), use of assistive devices (85,6%), history of falling A statistically significant relationship was found between (63,9%) and hospitalization history (61,1%) and fall risk level (p<0.05). Normal BMI (60%), lack of regular exercise (70%), presence of chronic disease (70%), number of medications used 1-3 (55%), use of assistive devices (97,5%), history of falling (100%), a statistically significant relationship was found between the history of hospitalization (72,5%) and the risk level of severe frailty (p<0,05). A statistically significant relationship was found between frailty level and fall risk (p = 0,00). Conclusion: Elderly people with moderate and severe frailty were found to be at high risk of falls.
Keywords : kaza sonucu düşmeler, kırılgan yaşlılar, huzurevleri, risk değerlendirmesi