International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2329-9096
+44 1300 500008
Deyse Cardoso de Oliveira
Brazil, Fortaleza, Ceará
Brazil
Research Article
Use of the Tinetti Index to Assess Fall Risk in Patients with Sequelae of Stroke
Author(s): Zuila Maria de Figueiredo Carvalho, Joyce Miná Albuquerque Coelho, Raelly Ramos Campos, Deyse Cardoso de Oliveira, Winner Gomes Machado and Samia Jardelle Costa de Freitas ManivaZuila Maria de Figueiredo Carvalho, Joyce Miná Albuquerque Coelho, Raelly Ramos Campos, Deyse Cardoso de Oliveira, Winner Gomes Machado and Samia Jardelle Costa de Freitas Maniva
Background and Objective: The knowledge about risk of falls in patients with sequelae of stroke by applying a scale constitutes an important factor fort nurses since it allows planning for quality care and consequently improving the quality of life of such patients. The present study aimed to assess the risk of falls of patients with sequelae of stroke using Tinetti Index. Methods: Transversal descriptive study with 61 hospitalized patients. The data were collected through the application of Tinetti Index, which total score is 28 points. Results: The index evaluation shows que 47.9% had 19 points under the ideal score, indicating a high risk of falls, 41.7% from 24 to 28, indicating moderate risk and 10.4% from 19 to 23 points, indicating low risk of falls. The final average (15.23), the median (16.50) and standard deviation (±11.034). Discussion and Conclusion.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-9096.1000243