[Identifying factors related to the diagnosis "risk of falls" among the elderly in a microarea].
Considering that falls, among the elderly, represent a relevant public health issue, this study aims at identifying factors related to the nursing diagnosis "risk of falls" among 51 elderly people who reside in a microarea. Results have showed that all the elderly had the nursing diagnosis "risk of falls" related to many intrinsic and extrinsic factors. The knowledge of this population's needs shows how important the adoption of educational, individual and collective measures aiming the maintenance of their health level is.
Faculdade de Medicina de Marilia. marnadia@terra.com.br
Maria José Sanches
MJ
Marin
Fernanda Siqueira
FS
Amaral
Isabela Bonifácio
IB
Martins
Vanessa Clivelaro
VC
Bertassi
D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D000368:Aged; D001938:Brazil; D002391:Catchment Area, Health; D006801:Humans; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis; D018570:Risk Assessment