Preventive technologies in geriatrics: focus on falls
https://doi.org/10.37586/2686-8636-2-2021-186-190
Abstract
Falls predict functional status declines in old age and institutionalization. Among the causes of the falls are sensory deficits, cognitive impairment, chronic diseases such as cardiovascular, endocrine diseases, musculoskeletal system pathology, the use of sedatives, antihypertensive drugs, neuroleptics and diuretics, as well as external causes, including inappropriate aids. The optimal diagnostic method in this case is a comprehensive geriatric assessment, which allows for focused history taking, detailing the circumstances of the fall, identification of risk factors and assessment of consequences, the gait and balance testing, determination of the lower limbs and joints functions are hold in the course of CGA along with orthostatic test that detects sensory deficits. Additional measures of mandatory recommendations should be a discussion of rational nutrition, with an emphasis on adequate intake of protein with food and fluids as prevention.
About the Authors
N. V. Sharashkina
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical, Russian Gerontology Research and Clinical Centre
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Sharashkina Natalia V. - MD, PhD, head of Geriatricas and neurogeriatrics laboratory, Pirogov National Research Medical University, Russian Gerontology Research and Clinical Centre.
Moscow.
Tel.: +7(903)244-27-50
N. K. Runikhina
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical, Russian Gerontology Research and Clinical Centre
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Runikhina Nadezhda K. - MD, PhD, Deputy Director, Pirogov National Research Medical University, Russian Gerontology Research and Clinical Centre.
Moscow.
Tel.: +7(499)187-78-09
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Sharashkina N.V., Runikhina N.K. Preventive technologies in geriatrics: focus on falls. Russian Journal of Geriatric Medicine. 2021;(2):196-200. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.37586/2686-8636-2-2021-186-190
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