Medication use and fall risk among older adults in long-term care facilities: A cross-sectional analysis
These findings highlight the significant association between antidepressant and anti-diabetic medications and an increased risk of falls. Effective medication management and fall prevention strategies are essential among this vulnerable population. Clinicians should carefully assess the risks of these medications when prescribing to older adults and consider alternative treatments when necessary.
Authors
- Jaron Ras (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7915-4883)
- Lloyd Leach (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5861-289X)
- Rucia V. November (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3884-4722)
- Nabilah Ebrahim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5933-5206)
Institutions
- University of the Western Cape (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- South African Journal of Sports Medicine
- Published
- 2025-08-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.17159/2078-516x/2025/v37i1a20605
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.76