Citation

Kanari Y, Yasumura S. Nippon Eiseigaku Zasshi 2003; 58(3): 347-356.

Affiliation

Department of Public Health, Fukushima Medical University, School of Medicine, 1 Hikariga-oka, Fukushima City, 960-1295 Fukushima, Japan. y-kanari@fmu.ac.jp

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, Nippon Eisei Gakkai)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

14533564

Abstract

This review aims to examine the effectiveness of

fall-related strategies for fracture prevention among elderly population.

Previous studies were reviewed using PubMed and Japan Centra Revuo Medicina

databases. Our five research questions concerned prediction of fracture using

history of accidental falls, fracture risk management, and effectiveness of

exercise programs, home modification and usage of hip protector. We used

"accidental falls" and "fractures" as search strategies.

Obtained results were as follows: a) History of falls predicts future hip

fracture. b) Exercise programs including balance training have positive effects

for fracture prevention. c) Fracture risk evaluation and management reduce the

number of hip fractures among elderly population. d) Environmental hazard

assessment and necessary home modification are effective in preventing fractures

especially among elderly population with the history of falls. e) The hip

protector is a beneficial device for the prevention of hip fractures among

elderly people at high risk of falling.