Key result
Among older adults with type 2 diabetes, 45.22% complained of dizziness, which was significantly associated with female sex, low education, cognitive impairment, and psychological symptoms.
Why the study?
The study was conducted to analyze the biopsychosocial factors associated with complaints of dizziness in older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
What biopsychosocial factors are associated with complaints of dizziness in older adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?
Cross-Sectional (n=157)
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What biopsychosocial factors are associated with complaints of dizziness in older adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?
In older adults with type 2 diabetes, complaints of dizziness are highly prevalent (45.22%) and significantly associated with multiple biopsychosocial factors, highlighting the need for multidimensional assessment to prevent falls.
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Dizziness complaints are common in older adults; hypothesis-generating for geriatric screening and requires prospective validation.
Silva et al. (2020) conducted a cross-sectional in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (n=157). Biopsychosocial factors was evaluated on Complaints of dizziness. Among older adults with type 2 diabetes, 45.22% complained of dizziness, which was significantly associated with female sex, low education, cognitive impairment, and psychological symptoms.
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