Fall screening tools aim to accurately identify the high fall risk individuals. To increase ease
of administration and cost-effectiveness many studies focus on question-based tools. The …

Objective: to assess the effectiveness of using an educational video in comparison with
verbal nursing guidelines in increasing older adults' perception of falling risks. Method: this …

Identifying retained activity participation to old age can improve age-related changes in
balance and cognition function. Subjects≥ 60 years were enrolled in this study. Balance …

Objective: to assess the effectiveness of using an educational video in comparison with
verbal nursing guidelines in increasing older adults' perception of falling risks. Method: this …

Background: One of the most common problems in the elderly is falling which can lead to
adverse consequences. The aim of current study was to compare the risk factors associated …

Introduction: Falls are a major public health issue and a leading cause of morbidity and
mortality among older people. Majority of falls are preventable and injuries related to it can …

Objetivo: avaliar o conhecimento da equipe de enfermagem sobre o risco de quedas em
pacientes idosos no ambiente hospitalar. Metodologia: Estudo transversal, de abordagem …