Drug-related falls in older patients: implicated drugs, consequences, and possible prevention strategies

被引：149
作者：
de Jong, Marlies R. [1 ]
Van der Elst, Maarten [1 ]
Hartholt, Klaas A. [1 ,2 ]
机构：
[1] Reinier de Graaf Grp, Dept Surg, Reinier de Graafweg 3-11, NL-2625 AD Delft, Netherlands
[2] Univ Med Ctr Rotterdam, Erasmus MC, Dept Geriatr, Rotterdam, Netherlands
来源：
THERAPEUTIC ADVANCES IN DRUG SAFETY | 2013年 / 4卷 / 04期
关键词：
accidental falls; aged; drugs; falls; risk factors;
D O I：
10.1177/2042098613486829
中图分类号：
R9 [药学];
学科分类号：
1007 ;
摘要：
Falls are the leading cause of injuries among older adults, aged 65 years and older. Furthermore, falls are an increasing public health problem because of ageing populations worldwide due to an increase in the number of older adults, and an increase in life expectancy. Numerous studies have identified risk factors and investigated possible strategies to prevent (recurrent) falls in community-dwelling older people and those living in long-term care facilities. Several types of drugs have been associated with an increased fall risk. Since drugs are a modifiable risk factor, periodic drug review among older adults should be incorporated in a fall prevention programme.
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