The risk factors of fall and their correlation with balance, depression, cognitive impairment and mobility skills in elderly nursing home residents


Kose N., Cuvalci S., Ekici G., Otman A., Karakaya M.

SAUDI MEDICAL JOURNAL, vol.26, no.6, pp.978-981, 2005 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 26 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Journal Name: SAUDI MEDICAL JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.978-981
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate risk factors of fall and to examine their correlations with balance, depression, cognitive impairment and mobility skills in elderly nursing home residents.