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- Title
CORRELAÇÃO DA MOBILIDADE E RISCO DE QUEDA AMBIENTAL EM PESSOAS IDOSAS.
- Authors
Bastos Lima, Iasmyn; Lacerda Santos, Tainah; Pedrosa Pantoja, Jorgeane; do Milagre Alves dos Santos, Maria Elenilda; Vasconcelos Wu, Shaumin; Homobono Machado, Angelica; Cardoso Dias, Biatriz Araújo; da Silva Dias, George Alberto
- Abstract
Introduction: In Brazil, approximately 30% of elderly individuals experience a fall each year, and this percentage increases to 50% among individuals aged 80 and older. The risk of falls is associated with their health status, combined with the morphophysiological changes that naturally occur during the aging process. Thus, environmental conditions also contribute to the risk of falls in this population, where slippery rugs, inadequate lighting, slippery floors, and improperly sized seating are some examples. It is important to identify and address these factors to prevent falls and promote the safety of the elderly. Objectives: To correlate mobility and environmental fall risk in elderly individuals. Methodology: This is a descriptive and analytical observational cross-sectional study, consisting of 39 participants belonging to integrative practice and physical activity groups linked to the service and supervised by the Primary Health Care (PHC) team. Sociodemographic data, mobility (gait speed test and sit-to-stand test), and environmental fall risk were assessed. Results: There was a prevalence of females (92%), most of whom had not been hospitalized (92%), did not use walking aids (100%), but 41% had experienced falls in the past. When evaluating gait speed, it was identified that 33% had poor physical performance, while 67% were considered to have normal performance. In the 30-second sit-to-stand test, the mean was 11.82±2.85 repetitions. Regarding environmental fall risk, 13% of households were classified as low risk, 82% as medium risk, and 5% as high risk. When analyzing the environments, it was observed that (85%) did not have handrails in the mobility area, and 33% did not have uniform flooring or fixed rugs. There was no association between environmental fall risk and gait speed. Conclusion: Most participants showed normal gait speed and a good number of repetitions in the sit-to-stand test. Few homes had low risk, the majority had medium risk, and two homes had a high risk of environmental falls. There was no observed correlation between mobility and environmental fall risk.
- Subjects
WALKING speed; OLDER people; ENVIRONMENTAL risk; PRIMARY health care; PHYSICAL mobility
- Publication
Revista Foco (Interdisciplinary Studies Journal), 2023, Vol 16, Issue 11, p1
- ISSN
1981-223X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.54751/revistafoco.v16n11-142