Balance and Gait Assessment and the Risk of Falls in Seniors During Hospitalization

Abstract

Introduction. Falls and mobility disorders are classified as large geriatric syndromes, which in turn lead to deficits in the functional fitness of the elderly. Aim. Fall risk analysis in the group of hospitalized seniors, including socio-demographic variables. Material and Methods. The research used the estimation and diagnostic survey method, the estimation scale technique and questionnaires. The research tool was the Tinetti questionnaire. The research was conducted among 100 seniors during their hospitalization. Results. Seniors in younger age categories, with higher education level, married and living with a family, scored higher on the Tinetti scale. Conclusions. Hospitalization, age advancement, lower education, single marital status and lonely household management by seniors significantly increased the risk of their falls. Gender was not a factor that significantly differentiated the risk of falling. (JNNN 2020;9(4):127–131) Key Words: fall, older adults, risk