Memory Loss and Missteps: Investigating Fall Risks in Alzheimer's and Dementia Patients.
Alzheimer’s disease
dementia
epidemiology
falls
older adults
prevention
traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Journal
Advances in geriatric medicine and research
Titre abrégé: Adv Geriatr Med Res
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101748959
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
2024
2024
Historique:
medline:
18
10
2024
pubmed:
18
10
2024
entrez:
18
10
2024
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and dementia are significant health concerns among older adults in the United States, contributing substantially to the high incidence of falls in this population. This study aims to investigate the incidence and prevalence of falls among older adults diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and dementia and explore the association between these conditions and the occurrence of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). A retrospective cohort study was conducted using data from 17,000 older adults aged 65 and above, arrived at the hospital with fall related injuries, obtained from the TriNetX network at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System (VCUHS) between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2023. Data included demographic information, diagnosis codes (ICD-10), and details on falls, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and TBIs. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression analyses were performed using TriNetX analytical tools. Older adults with Alzheimer's disease (incidence proportion: 3.11%, prevalence: 4.81%) and dementia (incidence proportion: 12.46%, prevalence: 17.06%) had a significantly higher incidence of falls compared to those without these conditions. Females showed a slightly higher incidence of falls than males. Logistic regression analysis indicated that patients with Alzheimer's disease had a reduced risk of TBIs (OR = 0.765, 95% CI: 0.588-0.996, Our study reveals a higher risk of falls and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in older adults with dementia compared to those with Alzheimer's disease. These findings underscore the need for targeted fall prevention strategies and educational programs for caregivers.
Sections du résumé
Background
UNASSIGNED
Degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and dementia are significant health concerns among older adults in the United States, contributing substantially to the high incidence of falls in this population. This study aims to investigate the incidence and prevalence of falls among older adults diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and dementia and explore the association between these conditions and the occurrence of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).
Methods
UNASSIGNED
A retrospective cohort study was conducted using data from 17,000 older adults aged 65 and above, arrived at the hospital with fall related injuries, obtained from the TriNetX network at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System (VCUHS) between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2023. Data included demographic information, diagnosis codes (ICD-10), and details on falls, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and TBIs. Descriptive statistics and logistic regression analyses were performed using TriNetX analytical tools.
Results
UNASSIGNED
Older adults with Alzheimer's disease (incidence proportion: 3.11%, prevalence: 4.81%) and dementia (incidence proportion: 12.46%, prevalence: 17.06%) had a significantly higher incidence of falls compared to those without these conditions. Females showed a slightly higher incidence of falls than males. Logistic regression analysis indicated that patients with Alzheimer's disease had a reduced risk of TBIs (OR = 0.765, 95% CI: 0.588-0.996,
Conclusions
UNASSIGNED
Our study reveals a higher risk of falls and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in older adults with dementia compared to those with Alzheimer's disease. These findings underscore the need for targeted fall prevention strategies and educational programs for caregivers.
Identifiants
pubmed: 39421020
doi: 10.20900/agmr20240005
pmc: PMC11485985
pii:
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
CONFLICT OF INTEREST The authors declare that there are no conflicts of interest regarding the publication of this paper. None of the authors have any competing financial or non-financial interests in relation to the work described. This includes no direct relationships such as employment, consultancies, stock ownership, honoraria, paid expert testimony, patent applications/registrations, and grants or other funding that could influence the work reported in this manuscript.