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Immobility
Instability
Intellectual Impairment
Incontinence
Iatrogenesis
Definition
Home 60%
Public Places 30%
Consequences of Falls
Mortality
Morbidity
Fractures
Soft tissue injuries
Head trauma
Joint distortions and dislocations
Loss of confidence - fear of falling
Restricted activity
In 1994, estimated fall-related injury
cost was $20.2 billion.
Fractures
4,0
3,5 2,9 2,9 3,0
3,0 2,5 2,6
2,5
2,3 2,2 2,4
2,0 1,7 1,8
1,5
1,0
0,5
0,0
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Penyebab Extrinsic atau faktor
lingkungan
Polypharmacy – four or more
prescription medications combination
Lingkungan rumah
Clutter,or loose rugs
Poor lighting on stairs and hallways
Lack of bathroom safety, e.g. palang
pegangan di kamar mandi
Footwear (sepatu)
Occurrence of falls
No injuries
Fall Outcomes
Force
Balance
gait
Menilai keamanan rumah
Evaluasi kondisi medis, obat dan nutrisi
Support groups
Community Intervention
Reduction of fall
Intensive strength
endurance training
balance training
e.g. “Tai Chi C’uan” reduced the rate of
falls during the 4 months follow up in
women at moderate risk of falls.