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Risk factors for falls in the elderly: na integrative review: Risk factors for falls in the elderly: na integrative review

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Resumo:This article aims to identify and critically analyze the risk factors that are associated with falls in the elderly population according to the scientific literature. An integrative review conducted at the VHL, LILACS, SciELO, CINAHL and Google Scholar resulted in a sample of 10 publications. Extrinsic and intrinsic risk factors were identified, which describe a multidimensionality of falls, and the importance of nurses associated with other professionals, whether in the hospital or in primary care.
Autores principais:Lana, Letice Dalla
Outros Autores:Ziani, Jarbas da Silva; Aguirre, Thayná Fonseca; Tier, Cenir Gonçalves; Abreu, Daiane Porto Gautério
Assunto:Acidentes por Quedas Idoso Geriatria Enfermagem Acidentes por Quedas Idoso Geriatria Enfermagem Accidental Falls Aged Geriatrics Accidental Falls Aged Geriatrics Accidentes por Caídas Anciano Geriatría Accidentes por Caídas Anciano Geriatría
Ano:2022
País:Brasil
Tipo de documento:artigo
Tipo de acesso:unknown
Instituição associada:IBICT
Idioma:português
Origem:Oasisbr
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Resumo:This article aims to identify and critically analyze the risk factors that are associated with falls in the elderly population according to the scientific literature. An integrative review conducted at the VHL, LILACS, SciELO, CINAHL and Google Scholar resulted in a sample of 10 publications. Extrinsic and intrinsic risk factors were identified, which describe a multidimensionality of falls, and the importance of nurses associated with other professionals, whether in the hospital or in primary care.

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