Why the study?
Falls are the most common accidents among older adults in home settings, but the specific factors contributing to fall risk in northeastern Thailand needed examination.
What factors are associated with falls among home-dwelling older adults?
Population
264 older adults aged 60 years or older in northeastern Thailand
Design
Cross-sectional analytical study
Key result
Female sex, large family size, congenital disorders, and mobility impairments were significantly associated with a higher risk of falls among 264 home-dwelling older adults.
Authors
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These associations warrant prospective validation before informing screening; leaves open whether interventions targeting them reduce falls.
Cross-Sectional (n=264)
What factors are associated with falls among home-dwelling older adults?
Female sex, larger family size, congenital disorders, and mobility impairments are significantly associated with a higher risk of falls in home-dwelling older adults in Thailand.
Boonkhao et al. (2025) conducted a cross-sectional in Falls (n=264). Risk factors for falls was evaluated on Factors associated with falls. Female sex, large family size, congenital disorders, and mobility impairments were significantly associated with a higher risk of falls among 264 home-dwelling older adults.
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