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Eight-year longitudinal falls trajectories and associations with modifiable risk factors: evidence from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA).

Peter HartleyFaye ForsythAisling O'HalloranRose Anne KennyRoman Romero-Ortuno
Published in: Age and ageing (2023)
The majority of recurrent fallers experienced favourable transitions. Improvements in cognitive and psychological status, psychotropic prescribing, mobility and OH may help improve trajectories. Findings may help combat stigma associated with falling and promote preventative healthcare-seeking behaviours.
Keyphrases
  • risk factors
  • healthcare
  • mental health
  • depressive symptoms
  • primary care
  • social support
  • community dwelling
  • mental illness
  • hiv aids
  • general practice
  • cross sectional
  • affordable care act