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0185/2016 - Falls’ problematization and risk factors identification through older adults’ narrative.
A problematização da queda e a identificação dos fatores de risco na narrativa de idosos.

Author:

• Patricia Morsch - Morsch, Patricia - Porto Alegre, RS - Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Instituto de Geriatria e Gerontologia - <patriciamorsch@hotmail.com>

Co-author(s):

• Mauro Myskiw - Myskiw, Mauro - Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Escola Superior de Educação Física - <mmyskiw@hotmail.com>
• Jociane de Carvalho Myskiw - Myskiw, Jociane de Carvalho - Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Instituto de Geriatria e Gerontologia - <jociane_carvalho@hotmail.com>

Thematic Area:

Saúde do Idoso

Abstract:

Falling is an important event for older adults as they might cause physical and psychological impairment, institutionalization and increased mortality risk. Adherence in falls prevention programs depends on older adults’ perceptions in relation to falling. The current study aims to investigate the fall problematization and older adults’ perception about the risk factors for falls. This is an exploratory qualitative research, conducted through content analysis approach. The sample consisted of older adults aged 60 years and older who participate in community groups in Porto Alegre (Brazil), and professorstwo local universities. Final sample consisted of 22 participants, mean age was 70.2±7.1. Coding and interpretation of data resulted in two thematic categories, named: falls’ problematization and the perception of the risk factors for falling. The first category highlights that many older adults do not realize falling as a potential problem, which suggests that current preventive measures may not be reaching the target population. The second category shows that older adults’ perceptions in relation to the risk factors exist, but often they are not avoided, because older adults consider their ability to \"take care\" as the main method of prevention, and due to the multifactorial nature of falls, this cannot be considered a efficient solution.

Keywords:

agedaccidental fallsperceptionqualitative researchrisk factors

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Morsch, Patricia, Myskiw, Mauro, Myskiw, Jociane de Carvalho. Falls’ problematization and risk factors identification through older adults’ narrative.. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2016/Apr). [Citado em 22/01/2025]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/falls-problematization-and-risk-factors-identification-through-older-adults-narrative/15609?id=15609&id=15609



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