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Nutritional and Fall Risk in Older Women Dwelling in Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities in India

Journal: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) (Vol.8, No. 7)

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Page : 1559-1563

Keywords : nutritional risk; fall risk; fall; older women; long-term care facilities;

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Abstract

Objectives: The objectives of the present study were to assess nutritional and fall risk of older women (aged 60 years and over) and to study the correlation between these in women living in LTC facilities of New Delhi. Methods: Background profile, MNA, DFRI, and FES-I questionnaires were used to gather data on nutritional and fall history. Results: The mean age of participants was 74.21 (�5.52) years. A majority were widowed with poor educational and income level. Findings revealed that 54 % of the older women were at a high nutritional risk. Fall risk was observed in 58 % of the study participants and a majority of participants reported high fear of falling. MNA scores had a significant negative correlation with Downton Fall Risk Index scores (R= -.419, p

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