Fear of falling, depression and history of falls in elderly patients with diabetic neuropathy treated at the Distrito Federal

Authors

  • Hudson Azevedo Pinheiro Centro Universitário EuroAmericano de Brasília
  • Gislane Ferreira de Melo Universidade Católica de Brasília
  • Gustavo de Azevedo Carvalho Universidade Católica de Brasília

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2012v15i3p45-56

Keywords:

Fear, Depression, Diabetic Neuropathy, Elder

Abstract

The study aimed to evaluate the effect of fear of falling in elderly with diabetic neuropathy (NPD) living in a community of the Distrito Federal. Were used to evaluate the fear of falling and an objective questionnaire with open questions regarding falls, falls efficacy scale (FES-I), and the Geriatric Depression Scale Short (GDS). It was observed that most of the population has a fear of falling and these happen recurrently (29%), fell by slipping or tripping on something (37%) and felt scared (37%) or were afraid of breaking "something "or even dying (25%).

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Published

2013-06-05

How to Cite

Pinheiro, H. A., Melo, G. F. de, & Carvalho, G. de A. (2013). Fear of falling, depression and history of falls in elderly patients with diabetic neuropathy treated at the Distrito Federal. Revista Kairós-Gerontologia, 15(3), 45–56. https://doi.org/10.23925/2176-901X.2012v15i3p45-56

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 3 (2012)

Section

Papers

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