JAMDA
February 26, 2019
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JAMDA
January 28, 2021
Fall-Associated Drugs in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Results from the ActiFE Ulm Study
Many studies describing an association of drugs with falls focus mostly on drugs acting in the central nervous system. We aim to analyze the association of all drugs taken with falls in older adults.
JAMDA
February 12, 2018
Fall-Risk-Increasing Drugs: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: I. Cardiovascular Drugs
Use of certain medications is recognized as a major and modifiable risk factor for falls. Although the literature on psychotropic drugs is compelling, the literature on cardiovascular drugs as potential fall-risk-increasing drugs is conflicting. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to pro...
JAMDA
March 21, 2018
Fall-Risk-Increasing Drugs: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: II. Psychotropics
Falls are a major public health problem in older adults. Earlier studies showed that psychotropic medication use increases the risk of falls. The aim of this study is to update the current knowledge by providing a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis on psychotropic medication use and falls in...
JAMDA
March 2, 2018
Fall-Risk-Increasing Drugs: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis: III. Others
The use of psychotropic medication and cardiovascular medication has been associated with an increased risk of falling. However, other frequently prescribed medication classes are still under debate as potential risk factors for falls in the older population. The aim of this systematic review and meta-anal...Falls
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Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG)
Falls and Fall Risk CPG
This tool guides physicians, other practitioners, and staff in assessing and managing individuals who have a recent history of falls or who are at risk of falling. This CPG will help identify ways to modify some of the risk factors for falls, as well as identify ways to adjust the patient's environmen...
JAMDA
June 13, 2024
Falls Prevention Using AI and Remote Surveillance in Nursing Homes
The older population of United States is growing, with more adults having complicated medical conditions being admitted into nursing facilities and assisted living facilities. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the biggest challenge has been falls prevention, with an increasing number of patients being placed in ...
JAMDA
December 14, 2023
Falls Risk in Long-Term Care Residents With Cognitive Impairment: Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic
The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on falls rates in long-term care residents with cognitive impairment.
JAMDA
November 30, 2016