Citation

Torres-Trejo A, Peereboom DM. Neurooncol. Pract. 2022; 9(2): 85-86.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, Oxford University Press)

DOI

10.1093/nop/npac006

PMID

35371526

PMCID

PMC8965053

Abstract

Falls can be detrimental to the health of any individual with consequences that can be even deadly. In clinical practice, a fall often precipitates the need for medical care, and the physical and psychological impacts to the patient are significant. This problem can cause substantial morbidity and mortality particularly in elderly individuals. Using population studies from Medicare data, 30% of older adults aged 65 and over fall each year resulting in serious injuries with subsequent decreased mobility, and loss of independence.1,2 Falls also have significant economic impact. A 2015 study found that the estimated medical cost attributable to both fatal and nonfatal falls was approximately $50 billion.3

Several studies have attempted to assess the impact of falls in patients with cancer. One study found that patients with primary brain neoplasms or metastases were more than twice as likely to fall as patients without cerebral involvement.4...

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