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Volume 12, Issue 3 (Iranian Journal of Ergonomics 2024)
Iran J Ergon 2024, 12(3): 229-239 |
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Ghasemi N, Nabian M, Fallah H, Ghasemi M, Najafipour A. Comprehensive Fall Prevention Strategies in Elderly: A Systematic Review. Iran J Ergon 2024; 12 (3) :229-239
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Neda Ghasemi1 
, Mohamadhossein Nabian2 , Hossein Fallah1 , Morteza Ghasemi3 , Amirmohamad Najafipour *4
, Mohamadhossein Nabian2 , Hossein Fallah1 , Morteza Ghasemi3 , Amirmohamad Najafipour *4
1- Department of Ergonomics, School of Health, Yazd University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran
2- Department of Orthopedics, Shariati Hospital, Tehran, Iran
3- Department of Health Service Administration, South Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
4- School of Medical, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran ,amirmohamadnajafipour@gmail.com
2- Department of Orthopedics, Shariati Hospital, Tehran, Iran
3- Department of Health Service Administration, South Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
4- School of Medical, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran ,
Abstract: (1778 Views)
Objectives: Falls are one of the leading causes of injury in the elderly; therefore, prevention and early intervention seem essential. Given the importance of examining and identifying factors affecting falls and the lack of such studies, it is essential to conduct this research to investigate the factors influencing falls in older adults in developing countries, with an emphasis on safety and ergonomics.
Methods: A review method was used to conduct this study. Articles from 2019 to 2024 were found using the keywords: "Fall risk factor," "Safety," "Elderly," "Fall prevention," "Home safety," and "Urban safety" on PubMed, Science Direct, and Google Scholar websites.
Results: After a total of 1,154 publications were located, 523 were chosen based on their titles, 120 were examined based on their abstracts, and 51 were chosen whose full texts were available in English. Many elements, including psychological, physical, and cognitive characteristics, ergonomic and safety tools, awareness and education, social factors, and urban services, were examined in the publications about falls among the elderly.
Conclusion: The risk factors for falls in the elderly were taken into account in this study by classifying external variables and internal factors, all of which had an impact on falls in the elderly. The results indicate that few studies have simultaneously assessed multiple factors. Therefore, it is recommended that future studies examine multiple factors concurrently, considering the impact of awareness factors.
Methods: A review method was used to conduct this study. Articles from 2019 to 2024 were found using the keywords: "Fall risk factor," "Safety," "Elderly," "Fall prevention," "Home safety," and "Urban safety" on PubMed, Science Direct, and Google Scholar websites.
Results: After a total of 1,154 publications were located, 523 were chosen based on their titles, 120 were examined based on their abstracts, and 51 were chosen whose full texts were available in English. Many elements, including psychological, physical, and cognitive characteristics, ergonomic and safety tools, awareness and education, social factors, and urban services, were examined in the publications about falls among the elderly.
Conclusion: The risk factors for falls in the elderly were taken into account in this study by classifying external variables and internal factors, all of which had an impact on falls in the elderly. The results indicate that few studies have simultaneously assessed multiple factors. Therefore, it is recommended that future studies examine multiple factors concurrently, considering the impact of awareness factors.
Type of Study: Systematic Review |
Subject:
Environmental Ergonomics
Received: 2024/10/12 | Accepted: 2024/12/30 | ePublished: 2024/12/31
Received: 2024/10/12 | Accepted: 2024/12/30 | ePublished: 2024/12/31
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