Exercise training for rehabilitation and secondary prevention of falls in geriatric patients with a history of injurious falls

Article Abstract:

This article evaluates the effectiveness and safety of an exercise protocol designed to prevent accidental falls in geriatric patients. Findings indicate that exercise training did not reduce subsequent falls, but participants experienced improved strength, motor task performance, well-being, and overall physical activity levels.

Statistical Data Included, Falls (Accidents), Accidental falls, Physical education and training, Physical education

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Comparison of subcutaneous and intravenous rehydration in geriatric patients: a randomized trial

Article Abstract:

A prospective randomized open clinical trial has been carried out to compare the acceptance, feasibility and adverse effects of subcutaneous (SC) and intravenous (IV) rehydration in geriatric patients and clinical changes seen in patients. It was found that rehydration by hypodermoclysis is as well accepted by the patients as the IV therapy and that it is as easy. In confused patients and in those for whom IV punctures are difficult, the method is far better. Safety and effectiveness are similar.

Science & research, Methods, Usage, Fluid therapy, Dehydration (Physiology), Injections, Hypodermic, Subcutaneous injections

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Cognitive impairment decreases postural control during dual tasks in geriatric patients with a history of severe falls

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to examine the effects of dual tasks, cognitive strategies, and fear of falling on postural control in geriatric patients with a history of falls resulting in injury. The results indicated that even simple additional tasks substantially decrease postural stability in cognitively impaired geriatric patients with a history of severe falls.

United States, Aged patients, Elderly patients, Cognition disorders, Cognitive disorders

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