Comparative Study of History Causes and Risk of Fall among Elderly People and People with Parkinson’s Disease

Abstract

Objective: This cross-sectional survey research compares history, causes, and risk of fall among normalambulatory individuals and Parkinson’s disease patients aged above 50 years during the last one year.Materials and Method: This survey includes 100 participants, which were equally distributed into twogroups. Both groups were interviewed during this research study. Non-probability, purposive sampling wasused for data collection.Results: The findings of this study show that extrinsic risk factors are the major cause of fall found inthe normal ambulatory group and intrinsic factors are major causes of fall in Parkinson’s disease group.Individuals of both groups reported the loss of balance and muscle weakness as their major cause of fall.Conclusion: This study concluded that the causes of fall for both the groups were different which dependsupon individuals lifestyle, presence of any disease or pathology and individuals self cares attitude whileperforming daily life’s activities. External factors may greatly affect the risk of fall. So, there is a need topromote programs on preventable measures of fall to minimize the risk factors of fall.