Citation

Pils K. Ther. Umsch. 2008; 65(8): 427-430.

Vernacular Title

Sturze und Osteoporose.

Affiliation

LBI für Angewandte Gerontologie, SMZ-Sophienspital, Wien.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Verlag Hans Huber)

DOI

10.1024/0040-5930.65.8.427

PMID

18677691

Abstract

Falls are common in each period of life. They become more important in old age as they may lead to impairment and handicap, as well as to an increased need for social and financial support, or to admission to nursing homes. Although geriatric syndromes are well known, the entity of osteoporoses, gait disturbances and falls is not established in community based health services. There are many reasons for the negotiation - lack of awareness in professionals as well in the people themselves, lack of time and lack of financing by health insurances, fear of consequences, as admission to a nursing home. Therefore it would be of interest to raise the awareness in medical professions, especially in general practitioners. Cochrane data analysis proves the efficiency of fall prevention programmes, mainly of exercise and environmental adaptations.

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