The relationship between social exclusion and loneliness with balance, falls and, quality of life in community-dwelling elderly individuals

Loneliness and social exclusion have a significant impact on falls, balance problems, and quality of life. These findings highlight the importance of considering psychosocial factors and implementing social support interventions as part of strategies to improve physical health and fall-related outcomes in the elderly.

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BMC Geriatrics
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2026-01-03
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-025-06933-2
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Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
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The relationship between social exclusion and loneliness with balance, falls and, quality of life in community-dwelling elderly individuals

Zeliha Başkurt, Ferdi Başkurt, Tahir Keskin, Mesut Ergan
BMC Geriatrics
Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
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The relationship between social exclusion and loneliness with balance, falls and, quality of life in community-dwelling elderly individuals

Zeliha Başkurt, Ferdi Başkurt, Tahir Keskin, Mesut Ergan
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Abstract

Loneliness and social exclusion have a significant impact on falls, balance problems, and quality of life. These findings highlight the importance of considering psychosocial factors and implementing social support interventions as part of strategies to improve physical health and fall-related outcomes in the elderly.

BMC GeriatricsVol. 26(1)
Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi (TR)
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Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
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