| Title |
Analyzing the problem of falls among older people
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|---|---|
| Published in |
International Journal of General Medicine, September 2012
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| DOI | 10.2147/ijgm.s32651 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Yannis Dionyssiotis |
| Abstract |
Falls are a serious problem facing the elderly. The prevention of falls that contribute to disability, mainly in elderly people, is an important issue. Ensuring the greatest possible functionality for elderly people is an important element in the prevention of disability. This paper analyzes the importance of falls, risk factors for falls, and interventions to prevent falls. Recent publications as well as research regarding the prevention and rehabilitation for falls are reviewed. |
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 33% |
| Unknown | 2 | 67% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the public | 2 | 67% |
| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 1 | 33% |
Mendeley readers
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 2 | <1% |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | <1% |
| Unknown | 363 | 99% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Bachelor | 83 | 23% |
| Student > Master | 52 | 14% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 36 | 10% |
| Researcher | 27 | 7% |
| Student > Postgraduate | 22 | 6% |
| Other | 51 | 14% |
| Unknown | 95 | 26% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Health Professions | 73 | 20% |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 67 | 18% |
| Sports and Recreations | 21 | 6% |
| Engineering | 19 | 5% |
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 12 | 3% |
| Other | 61 | 17% |
| Unknown | 113 | 31% |
Attention Score in Context
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