TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2018//
TI  - Effects of pain and sleep quality on falls among nursing home residents in turkey
JO  - Research in gerontological nursing
A1  - Altintas, Hulya Kulakci
A1  - Aslan, Gülbahar Korkmaz
A1  - Sısman, Nuriye Yıldırım
A1  - Kesgin, Makbule Tokur
SP  - 257
EP  - 264
VL  - 11
IS  - 5
N2  - The current study was conducted to detect the incidence of falls among individuals in nursing homes, as well as the impact of pain and sleep quality on falls. The sample for this cross-sectional study comprised 291 older adults. Pain was assessed using the Geriatric Pain Measure and insomnia was assessed using the Insomnia Severity Index. Incidence of falls within the past 1 year was 40.9%. Risk factors for falling were determined using logistic regression analysis. Based on the analysis, being single (odds ratio [OR] = 2.502, 95% confidence interval [CI] [1.155, 6.195]) and experiencing pain (OR = 2.841, 95% CI [1.195-6.754]) were risk factors for falling. In the current study, falling was seen as a common problem among older adults. Pain in particular should be addressed when planning the prevention of falls in nursing homes. [Res Gerontol Nurs. 2018; 11(5):257-264.].<br><br>Copyright 2018, SLACK Incorporated.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1940-4921
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/19404921-20180810-01
ID  - ref1
ER  -