Identification of Fall Risk Factors in the Elderly

Abstract

Background The elderly population is increasing in developing countries due to improved health status and life expectancy. Due to the increase in the phenomenon of aging and the statistics of the elderly population, there are still risks such as falling in the elderly. Objective : The purpose of this research is to identify the risk factors of falls in the elderly in order to plan and reduce them. Results :The findings of the reviewed studies show that inactivity, cognitive impairment, use of certain drugs, depression, urinary incontinence, dizziness, fear of falling, visual impairment, history of previous falls, joint and musculoskeletal problems, and environmental ergonomics are risk factors for falls in the elderly. Conclusion :Identifying the factors affecting the fall of the elderly and using diagnostic or screening tools and performing them on time can be an important step in improving the quality of life and reducing healthcare costs.