Risk Assessment and Countermeasures of Fall in Elderly Patients
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DOI

10.26689/jcnr.v1i1.16

Submitted : 2021-06-30
Accepted : 2021-07-15
Published : 2021-07-30

Abstract

Abstract: Objective: To investigate the risk factors of falls in elderly patientsv and put forward feasible measures. Methods: A total of 107 elderly patients were enrolled in our department from May 2014 to May 2015 to assess the risk factors for their fall. Results: The risk factors of falls in elderly patients were: body function degradation, disease factors, mental state change, medication, and environmental factors. Conclusion:There are many factors that lead to the fall of elderly patients,to take targeted measures can effectively prevent the occurrence of falls.