FREQUENCY OF FALLS AMONG GERIATRIC POPULATION IN THE TERTIARY CARE HOSPITALS IN PESHAWAR

Authors

  • Sana Fatima Life Saving Intensive care and Palliative Center, Mubarak Hospital Peshawar
  • Tehmina Saleem Physical Therapy Department, Ayub Teaching Hospital Abbottabad
  • Fatima Saleem Mubarak Rehabilitation Center, Mubarak Hospital Peshawar

Keywords:

Fall, Fracture, Geriatric, Hematoma, Population

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the frequency of fall among elderly population in Peshawar.

Material & Methods: A cross-sectional study design with a purposive sampling technique was used. The study sample was 280 subjects.  The data collection took place in Peshawar and was collected from tertiary care hospitals. A modified questionnaire was used to collect the data. Study duration was 6 months.

Results: The study recruited 280 participants results showed 216 (77.1%) reported to experience fall. The most common age group that had fall was between 55-65 years that is 157 out of 280. There was significant association of fall with fracture (P-value0.02). The association of the use of pills with fall was also significant (P-value=0.032).

Conclusion: The study concludes that fall is a major problem faced by elderly population. Results in serious injuries and complications and fall are associated with several intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors.

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Published

2024-06-30

How to Cite

Fatima, S., Saleem, T., & Saleem, F. (2024). FREQUENCY OF FALLS AMONG GERIATRIC POPULATION IN THE TERTIARY CARE HOSPITALS IN PESHAWAR. Annals of Allied Health Sciences, 10(1), 23–27. Retrieved from https://fd.kmu.edu.pk/index.php/aahs/article/view/225

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Vol. 10 No. 1 (2024): Annals of Allied Health Sciences

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