Citation

Viskum B, Juul S. Ugeskr. Laeger 1992; 154(43): 2955-2958.

Vernacular Title

Faldulykker pa plejehjem. En undersogelse af betydningen af medicin ved

Affiliation

Embedslaegeinstitutionen for Vejle Amt.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1992, Den Alm Danske Laegerforening)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1462382

Abstract

The drug consumptions of 2228 residents in nursing homes aged 65 years and over were investigated and related to accidental falls during a period of seven months. 95% of the residents received treatment with one or more drugs and 33% with six or more drugs. The risk of accidental falls was significantly increased in persons receiving hypnotics, psychomarmaca and anti-Parkinson medicine. Individuals receiving diuretics, particularly thiazides, were less at risk for accidental falls. This investigation revealed an increased risk of falls particularly when residents were receiving treatment with a short-term hypnotic (Triazolam). It is recommended that this finding should be investigated further.

Language: da