Analysis of patients’ fall risk assessment during initial nursing examination

Анализ степени риска падения пациентов в стационарах по возрастному критерию
Aigul Syzdykova 1 *
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1 “Astana Medical University” JSC, Astana, Kazakhstan
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J CLIN MED KAZ, Volume 4, Issue 34, pp. 77-79.
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ABSTRACT

The main factor, which defines the level of patient risk of fall in hospitals is age. The highest risk is among people older than 60 years. This is due to age related loss of muscle strength, reduced coordination and impaired vision.
Keywords: risk of falling patients, hospital, age criteria

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Syzdykova A. Analysis of patients’ fall risk assessment during initial nursing examination. Journal of Clinical Medicine of Kazakhstan. 2014;4(34):77-9.

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