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1. Fall-Related Hip Fracture : Predisposing and Precipitating Factors
Sammanfattning : A physically inactive lifestyle is a predisposing risk factor for fall-related hip fracture. The circumstances, or precipitating factors, surrounding hip fractures are, however, not well understood, a factor of relevance for Swedish adults who have one of the highest hip fracture risks in the world. LÄS MER
2. Fall-Related Injuries Amongst Elderly in Sweden : Still an Emerging Risk?
Sammanfattning : In Sweden, injuries due to falls are the most common cause of injury-related hospitalization and injury-related death amongst elderly. Also, during the 20th century, increasing trends in fall-related injuries have been observed in many high-income countries. LÄS MER
3. Recovery following hip fracture surgery - The perspectives of older people, close relatives, and nurses working in an orthopedic ward
Sammanfattning : This thesis falls within the field of nursing and focuses on older people’s recovery after hip fracture surgery in a rural context. A fall-related hipfracture is a common and severe health issue that affects older people, leaving them vulnerable and in need of support from close relatives and healthcare personnel during recovery. LÄS MER
4. Hip fractures among old people : their prevalence, consequences and complications, and the evaluation of a multi-factorial intervention program designed to prevent falls and injuries and enhance performance of activities of daily living
Sammanfattning : The number of old people is growing and will increase future demands on healthcare services for old people. Hip fracture is one of the diagnoses that increases with age and it has become a major problem, both for those suffering a fracture and for society due to the large numbers involved, the morbidity with complications such as falls, functional decline, and the high mortality rate among those affected. LÄS MER
5. Characterization of first ever stroke patients : functional status with special reference to risk of falls and fracture
Sammanfattning : Introduction. The costs for falling accidents in Sweden are very high. There is now evidence that assessments and intervention programmes are effective in reducing the risk of falling. It is important to identify which patients have a risk of falling and therefore would benefit most from fall prevention measures. LÄS MER
