PulseExploreJournal ClubDebatesTrendingResearchersJournals
Instagram
HomeExploreJournal ClubTrending
Synapse
⌘+K
Synapse
May 3, 1995JAMA838 citationsOpen Access

Shared Risk Factors for Falls, Incontinence, and Functional Dependence

View Full Paper
MTMary E. TinettiYale University

Key Points

  • The research aims to explore the connection between impairments and the development of geriatric syndromes and functional dependence.
  • Analyzed factors contributing to falls, incontinence, and functional dependence in older adults.
  • Investigated the relationship between multiple domain impairments and compensatory abilities.
  • Proposed modifications to shared risk factors for preventive measures.
  • Identified key predisposing factors that contribute to increased risk for falls and functional dependence.
  • Demonstrated that restoring compensatory ability can delay the onset of geriatric syndromes.

Abstract

Our findings suggest that predisposition to geriatric syndromes and functional dependence may result when impairments in multiple domains compromise compensatory ability. It may be possible to restore compensatory ability and prevent or delay the onset of several geriatric syndromes and, perhaps, functional dependence by modifying a shared set of predisposing factors. Perhaps it is time to take a more unified approach to the geriatric syndromes and functional dependence.

Ask AI
Helpful
Bookmark
Share
View Full Paper

Cite This Study

Mary E. Tinetti (1995) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d750a8f182769aa8b8a443https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.1995.03520410042024
Ask AI
Helpful
Bookmark
Share
View Full Paper

Also Consider

Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context:

  1. 1Functional Status in Relation to Common Geriatric Syndromes and Sociodemographic Variables – A Step Forward Towards Healthy Aging2024 · 6 citations
  2. 2Depressive Symptoms, Fear of Falling, and the Case for Integrated Mental Health Interventions in Geriatric Care: Breaking the Cycle2026
  3. 3Gender-based distribution of geriatric syndromes and determinants of fear of falling in older adults attending a geriatrics outpatient clinic2026
  4. 4Evaluation of and prevention strategies for falls and geriatric syndromes in geriatric individuals followed by home health services: a single-centre study2024
  5. 5A Multidomain Longitudinal Analysis of Frailty, Functional Limitation, Balance and Falls in Older Adults2026