TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2012//
TI  - Analysis of extrinsic and intrinsic factors that predispose elderly individuals to fall
JO  - Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
A1  - Almeida, Sionara Tamanini de
A1  - Soldera, Cristina Loureiro Chaves
A1  - Carli, Geraldo Attilio de
A1  - Gomes, Irênio
A1  - Resende, Thais de Lima
SP  - 427
EP  - 433
VL  - 58
IS  - 4
N2  - OBJECTIVE: In a sample of elderly individuals from Porto Alegre - RS, Brazil, to analyze the intrinsic and extrinsic factors that predispose them to the risk of falls and fractures. METHODS: The study included a random sample of 267 elderly individuals, to whom two balance tests were applied: the Functional Reach Test (FRT) and the Timed Up and Go Test (TUG). The elderly also answered a questionnaire (13 questions divided into four categories) on sociodemographic and health factors. RESULTS: Elderly individuals from both genders (76.8% women), aged between 60 and 90 years (mean = 70.22 years, SD = ± 7.30 years) participated in the study. A statistically significant association (p < 0.05) was found between age, self-perception of eyesight, type of dwelling, last monthly income, and the FRT; the same was found between age range, self-rated health (p < 0.001) and the TUG. CONCLUSION: It was identified that, in the sample of elderly individuals living in Porto Alegre - RS, Brazil, the intrinsic factors that predispose to the risk of falls and fractures are older age, poor self-perception of eyesight, and poor selfrated health; the extrinsic factors are type of dwelling (living in a house) and a monthly income < one minimum wage.<p />  <p>Language: pt</p>
LA  - pt
SN  - 0104-4230
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -