September 10, 2025Belitung Nursing JournalOpen Access

A cross-sectional analysis of fall risk among institutionalized older adults in Malaysia

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Cross-sectional study identifies key fall risk factors in older adults, highlighting the need for targeted interventions.

Hypertension and cognitive impairment significantly contribute to higher fall risk in institutionalized older adults.
Among 184 participants, 39.7% exhibited high fall risk, emphasizing the need for preventive measures.
Ordinal logistic regression analysis showed visual impairment as a critical predictor of fall risk.
Regular assessments and tailored interventions may enhance care strategies and improve resident safety.

Zohari et al. (2025) studied this question.

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