| 书目名称 | Understanding and Preventing Falls | | 副标题 | A Guide to Reducing | | 编辑 | Stephen Z. Fadem | | 视频video | | | 概述 | Reviews causes of both mechanical and non-mechanical falls.Provides strategies for reducing falls and fall-related injuries.Includes exercises and community programs that can be used to minimize falls | | 图书封面 |  | | 描述 | Despite the fact that elderly persons have a 33-35% chance of falling and becoming injured, most are ill-prepared. According to the World Health Organization, falls cause over 50% of accidental injuries and 39% of fatal injuries in the elderly. They are the fifth leading cause of death in the general population. .Falls can be either non-mechanical, related to underlying illness or debilitation, or they can be mechanical, related to accidental trips and slips and caused by environmental factors such as poor lighting, surprise steps, lack of grab bars, and slippery bathroom floors. Non-mechanical falls can be related to cognitive disorders, such as stroke or dementia, or to frailty. They can also be related to over-medicating with sedatives, diabetic medications, or blood pressure therapy. Falls can be the consequence of aging or chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, or cancer. Patients with any of these disorders may have poor muscle tone, walking disorders, or a loss of equilibrium. Mechanical falls may be completely avoided by fall-proofing the home environment. .This book outlines several practical tips for eliminating potential home hazards and review | | 出版日期 | Book 2023 | | 关键词 | Mechanical falls; Non-mechanical falls; Fall prevention; Frailty; Geriatrics; Exercises to improve streng | | 版次 | 1 | | doi | https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-39155-2 | | isbn_softcover | 978-3-031-39154-5 | | isbn_ebook | 978-3-031-39155-2 | | copyright | The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerl |
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