Prevalence of falls among older people attending a primary care clinic in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Introduction : The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and the pattern of falls in community dwelling older people attending a primary care clinic in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Methods : A cross sectional study was conducted in an urban primary care clinic. Participants aged 60 yea...
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Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
2008
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| Samenvatting: | Introduction :
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and the pattern of falls in community dwelling older people attending a primary care clinic in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Methods :
A cross sectional study was conducted in an urban primary care clinic. Participants aged 60 years and older were included in the study. A structured questionnaire, assessing
socio-demographic variables, medical and falls history was administered by one investigator over a 3-month period in 2004.
Results :
A total of 151 respondents participated in this study with a response rate of 72%. The prevalence of falls was 47.0% over the previous 12-months period. Fifty-seven percent
reported experiencing recurrent falls. Majority (61%) of falls occurred in the home and the two most common places were the bathroom (27%) and stairs (27%). Sixty-one
percent of older people who fell, sustained an injury and most sought medical attention.
Conclusion :
In conclusion, falls are common amongst older people attending this primary care clinic. It occurred commonly in the home in the bathroom and near stairs. However, a larger
local community study is warranted to determine the prevalence and risk factors for falls in Malaysia. |
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