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This article evaluates the effectiveness and safety of an exercise protocol designed to prevent accidental falls in geriatric patients. Findings indicate that exercise training did not reduce subsequent falls, but participants experienced improved strength, motor task performance, well-being, and overall physical activity levels.
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A prospective randomized open clinical trial has been carried out to compare the acceptance, feasibility and adverse effects of subcutaneous (SC) and intravenous (IV) rehydration in geriatric patients and clinical changes seen in patients. It was found that rehydration by hypodermoclysis is as well accepted by the patients as the IV therapy and that it is as easy. In confused patients and in those for whom IV punctures are difficult, the method is far better. Safety and effectiveness are similar.
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A study was conducted to examine the effects of dual tasks, cognitive strategies, and fear of falling on postural control in geriatric patients with a history of falls resulting in injury. The results indicated that even simple additional tasks substantially decrease postural stability in cognitively impaired geriatric patients with a history of severe falls.
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