Specialist nursing. Health visitor risk assessment for preventing falls in elderly people.

Autor:	Kim S, Clawson D
Zdroj:	British Journal of Nursing; 3/14/2002, Vol. 11 Issue 5, p316-321, 6p
Abstrakt:	This study was undertaken to look at the feasibility of a health visitor risk assessment for falls at the time of the routine health check for people aged 75 years and above. A total of 162 people were eligible for inclusion in the study. The standard over-75 assessment check was carried out either in the GP surgery or the person's home. A questionnaire was developed to obtain additional information not collected in the routine health check. The results identified two key risk areas: a history of polypharmacy and living in sheltered housing. There were no differences for a range of physical, emotional and environmental factors between people who had fallen and those who had not. A larger study is required to look at the identification of risk factors for falling at the routine over-75 health check, and appropriate referrals that can be put into place to deal with any problems uncovered. Education of health professionals on the risk factors of falls is also required. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze:	Complementary Index
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