Physical and Social Rehabilitation Center, Amyntaio, Florina, Greece.
Int J Gen Med. 2012;5:805-13. doi: 10.2147/IJGM.S32651. Epub 2012 Sep 28.
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.
跌倒对老年人来说是一个严重的问题。预防导致残疾的跌倒,特别是在老年人中,是一个重要的问题。确保老年人尽可能保持最大的功能是预防残疾的一个重要因素。本文分析了跌倒的重要性、跌倒的危险因素以及预防跌倒的干预措施。回顾了最近关于预防和康复跌倒的出版物和研究。