Neighbourhood socioeconomic status may be associated with days spent at home following hip fracture in older adults
1. Among older adults with a fall-related hip fracture, residence in an economically deprived area was associated with fewer days ...
Tag: falls
Gabapentin may be associated with improved fall-related outcomes in older adults being treated for neuropathic pain
1. In this retrospective cohort study, gabapentin use was associated with a reduced incidence of fall-related healthcare visits in older ...
Perturbation-based balance training of older adults and effects on physiological, cognitive and sociopsychological factors
1. Perturbation-based balance training only showed moderate physical benefits in the short term (<6 months) but no benefits in physical, ...
Poor neighbourhood walkability associated with increased fracture risk
1. In this longitudinal cohort study, neighborhood walkability and greenness were associated with decreased fracture risk. Evidence rating level: 2 ...
Screening and exercise interventions did not reduce fractures in the elderly
1. In this pragmatic, randomized clinical trial, exercise or a multifactorial fall prevention strategy did not significantly affect fracture rates ...
Nurse-administered interventions in the community may not reduce the rate of first fall injury
1. When compared to the traditional care approach in older adults, nurse-administered interventions in community dwelling adults were not shown ...
A structured exercise program provides mobility benefits to all older patients, regardless of frailty status
1. The effect of physical activity at reducing the likelihood of major mobility disability (MMD) was not impacted by the ...
Collaboration between EMS and primary care physicians could reduce unnecessary emergency transport for fallen seniors
1. Increased collaboration between emergency medical services (EMS) and primary care physicians could decrease frequency of unnecessary transportation to the ...
Orthostatic hypotension measurements done within one minute associated with adverse outcomes
1. In this prospective cohort study, measurements of orthostatic hypotension within one minute of standing were associated with higher odds ...
Intensive blood pressure control not linked with mobility/gait speed in elderly adults
1. In this secondary subgroup analysis of the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial (SPRINT), intensive blood pressure control (SBP<120mmHg) in ...
