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THE IMPACT OF FOOT AND NAIL CONDITION ON FALLING, IN THE CONTEXT OF THE ELDERLY IN ACUTE HOSPITAL SETTINGS

R. Rokkaku, S. Kaneko

J Aging Res Clin Practice 2015;4(2):81-84

Abstract: This study investigates the relationship between in-patient foot and nail condition and their falling. The purpose is to determine if a nursing intervention can reduce the risk of falling in the acute hospital setting. We found that the group of those had fallen significantly suffered from abnormalities of their feet and/or nail. It became especially clear that falling was related to tinea, excessive keratin, and excessively long nails. Also, there were few nurses who were aware that foot and nail condition are a risk factor of falling. Relatedly, their concern for the condition of patients’ feet and nails was low. We recommend that nurses and patients improve the condition of feet and nails to reduce falling by the elderly in an acute hospital setting. In addition, we conclude that foot care enhances the lower extremities’ physiological functions.

CITATION:
R. Rokkaku ; S. Kaneko (2015): The impact of foot and nail condition on falling, in the context of the elderly in acute hospital settings. The Journal of Aging Research and Clinical Practice (JARCP). http://dx.doi.org/10.14283/jarcp.2015.53

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