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A Comparative Study to Assess Risk of Fall among Diabetic and Non Diabetic Elderly Patients in Selected Hospital of District Hoshiarpur, Punjab

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A Comparative Study to Assess Risk of Fall among Diabetic and Non Diabetic Elderly Patients in Selected Hospital of District Hoshiarpur, Punjab


Harpreet Kaur



Harpreet Kaur "A Comparative Study to Assess Risk of Fall among Diabetic and Non Diabetic Elderly Patients in Selected Hospital of District Hoshiarpur, Punjab" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-8 | Issue-1, February 2024, pp.537-543, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd63451.pdf

Background of study:Diabetes mellitus is common among elderly persons, with several potential complications that could contribute to falls. Previous studies suggested that there is more prevalence of fall among diabetic elderly patients as compared to non-diabetic elderly.Aim of the studyThe aim of this study is to assess the risk of fall in elderly diabetic and non-diabetic patients.Material and methods: A quantitative research approach and non- experimental (comparative) research design was used. Total 60 elderly were selected (30 diabetic elderly and 30 non- diabetic elderly) by non-probability purposive sampling technique. Data were collected by using Timed Up and Go test to assess the risk of fall in non-diabetic and diabetic elderly patients. Analysis was done using both descriptive and inferential statistics.FindingsIn non diabetic group 46.66% elderly were having medium risk of fall, 33.33% were independent individuals and only 20% were having high risk of fall. Where as in diabetic patients majority 70% were having high risk of fall, 20% medium risk of fall and only 10% patients observed as independent individuals. The mean time taken to complete Timed up & go (TUG) test among diabetic elderly was more i.e. 23.36 sec. as compared to non diabetic elderly (14.13) and the difference was found to be statistically significant at p<0.05.ConclusionThe risk of fall is significantly increased among diabetic patients as compared to non-diabetic elderly patients. In order to reduce falls and their consequences, assessment of fall risk will be beneficial for identifying the high risk population, which will help nurses provide tailored advice and interventions for the high- risk population.

Elderly, Diabetes, Risk of fall


IJTSRD63451
Volume-8 | Issue-1, February 2024
537-543
IJTSRD | www.ijtsrd.com | E-ISSN 2456-6470
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