Publication details
Prevence pádů - identifikace a intervence rizikových faktorů
| Title in English | Falls prevention - identification and intervention of risk factors |
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| Authors | |
| Year of publication | 2024 |
| Type | Article in Periodical |
| Magazine / Source | Clinical Osteology |
| MU Faculty or unit | |
| Citation | |
| web | https://www.prolekare.cz/casopisy/clinical-osteology/2024-1-2-2/prevence-padu-identifikace-a-intervence-rizikovych-faktoru-137878/download?hl=cs |
| Keywords | multifactorial assessment; falls; fall prevention; elderly; risk stratification |
| Description | Falls and fallrelated injuries are common in older adults, have negative effects on functional independence and quality of life and are associated with increased morbidity, mortality and health related costs. World guidelines for falls prevention and management for older adults: a global initiative were published in September 2022, which include an algorithm for fall risk stratification and patient assessment. For older people at high risk of falling, multifactorial falls risk assessment should be performed as a basis for subsequent targeted intervention. Examination should focus on history of fall, physical examination including gait assessment, balance, muscle strength, functional capacity and nutritional status assessment, fracture risk assessment, vision and hearing screening, evaluation of cognitive function, cardiology and neurological examination. According to the identified cause, the therapeutic options are determined. Preventive measures include the creating of a safe home environment, use of appropriate equipment, rehabilitation, medication review with regard to fall risk increasing drugs (FRIDs) and prevention and treatment of osteoporosis and sarcopenia |