https://doi.org/10.36719/2789-6919/42/109-112
Ulfet Mikayilov
Azerbaijan Medical University
PhD in Medicine
https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0234-2495
ulfetmikayilov55@gmail.com
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Interventions Aimed at Reduce the Increment of Falls Among Older People
Abstract
The article provides an evaluation of the effectiveness of interventions aimed at reducing the frequency of falls among elderly people. The aging process places older adults, an age group that is growing worldwide, at increased risk of injury. Fall prevention interventions may include single-component interventions or include combinations of two or more different types of interventions (eg, exercise and medication review). They can be broadly divided into two main groups: 1) multifactorial interventions, where the component interventions vary based on individual risk assessment; or 2) multicomponent interventions, where the same component interventions are provided to all individuals. Group and home exercise programs, and home safety interventions reduce the incidence of falls and the risk of falls. Multifactorial assessment and intervention programs reduce the incidence of falls but not the risk of falls; also reduce the risk of falls. Overall, vitamin D supplementation does not appear to reduce the incidence of falls, but may be effective for people with lower vitamin D levels before treatment.
Keywords: trauma, elderly people, intervention, patient, trauma outcome, loss of life