Investigation and analysis on risk factors of falls and balance force in elderly patients with orthostatic hypotension in community

Abstract

Objective To investigate the risk factors of falls and balance force in community elderly patients with orthostatic hypotension, so as to prevent from fall risk. Methods The elderly fall risks assessment tool and the elderly balance force test table were investigated in community elderly patients with orthostatic hypotension in community. Results The average score in fall risk assessment of 189 elderly patients with orthostatic hypotension in community was (6.78±5.49) and the average score in balance ability was (5.42±5.23) , and there were statistically significant differences in occupation, gender and marital status (P<0.05) .The fall risk assessment was positively correlated with the balance ability (r=0.637, P< 0.01) . Conclusions The elderly patients with orthostatic hypotension in community have a higher risk of falls and balance problems, so the community should carry out comprehensive measures to improve the environment of community and home, strengthen the balance ability training, and reduce the risk of falls. Key words: Elderly; Hypotension, orthostatic; Accidental falls; Balance ability