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- W2897795844 abstract "Falls are a significant problem in older adults, with 1/3 of people over the age of 65 falling in a given year. Age-related changes in the systems involved with balance lead to increased reaction time to postural perturbations, decreased postural control, and changes in gait, all resulting in an increased risk of falling. Other factors that can lead to imbalance outside of the primary balance systems increase the risk of falls. Previous research focused on producing a clinically-relevant tool for fall risk assessment; a theoretical falls risk model has yet to be produced. Risk factors were identified from literature review and recommendations from multiple clinical practice guidelines in the area of falls risk. Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, a Poisson regression was performed to determine which risk factors are significant predictors of reported problems with falls in older, community-dwelling adults. An additional Poisson analysis was performed, including interaction terms to see if any risk factors combined to increase the falls risk. Analysis showed that including interaction terms was a significantly better fit in the Poisson model than with the terms omitted. The most predictive risk factor for a reported problem with falls is asking the patient if they have problems with their balance. Many other risk factors will cause a feeling of imbalance, so the primary risk factor for falls is likely having a feeling of imbalance. Additional research is needed on intervention for falls risk and identifying threshold values for when risk factors will likely lead to imbalance." @default.
- W2897795844 created "2018-10-26" @default.
- W2897795844 creator A5015983293 @default.
- W2897795844 date "2018-09-12" @default.
- W2897795844 modified "2023-09-26" @default.
- W2897795844 title "A Model of Falls Risk in Older Adults" @default.
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