ObjectiveTo compare the application of self-made tumble risk factors assessment scale before and after its revision in patients with mental disorder, in order to guide the clinical work. MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 2 209 patients with mental disorders who were discharged from the hospital between January 1, 2012 and December 31, 2013. All the patients in our hospital underwent the assessment by "table of tumble risk factors for hospitalized patients and nursing measures" within one hour of admission. A total score of 4 or higher meant high tumble risk, and the standardized intervention measures were taken immediately. In 2013, the assessment scale was revised, and binocular vision disorder, low compliance or communication disorders, restlessness were added as risk factors for tumble. The difference among patients with a tumble score of 4 or higher between the year of 2012 and 2013 was compared and analyzed. ResultsIn 2012, 52 patients had a tumble score of 4 or higher, among whom there were 16 males and 36 females; 35 were younger than 65 years old and 17 were older than 65 years. There were 25 patients with organic mental disorders, 10 with spirit obstacle caused by active substance, 12 with schizophrenia, and 5 other cases. In 2013, 154 patients' tumble score was 4 or higher, among whom there were 58 males and 96 females; 142 were younger than 65 years old and 12 were older than 65. Organic mental disorders occurred in 22 patients, 8 had spirit obstacle caused by active substance, 120 had schizophrenia, and there were 4 other cases. In 2013, the number of patients with a tumble score of 4 or higher were significantly more than that in 2012 and young patients with schizophrenia were also significantly more than in 2012 (P<0.05). There were two cases of tumble adverse events, while no adverse events occurred in tumble in 2013. ConclusionCognitive impairment, low compliance, communication barriers and restlessness are high risk factors for tumble in patients with mental disorders. Correct evaluation and early intervention can effectively prevent the occurrence of tumble.
Objective To evaluate the effect of Otago exercise program (OEP) on fear of falling in central hemiplegia patients in communities. Methods We collected the clinical data of 61 central hemiplegia patients in the Department of Neurology of Pangang General Hospital from January to June 2014. They were randomly divided into treatment group (n=30) and control group (n=31) after discharge. The treatment group had OEP, while the control group had not. After 20 weeks of follow-up, we evaluated fall self-efficacy, balance and mobility of patients in the two groups. Results The OEP adherence rate was 73.3% for the treatment group. In the treatment group, modified fall efficacy scale (MFES) score and Berg balance scale (BBS) score were significantly higher than those before intervention (P<0.05); time up and go test (TUGT) score was significantly lower than that before intervention (P<0.05). In the control group, MFES score, BBS score and TUGT score were not significantly changed (P>0.05). After intervention, MFES score and BBS score of the treatment group were significantly higher than those of the control group (P<0.05), but TUGT score was not significantly different (P>0.05). Conclusion OEP for central hemiplegia patients after discharge can reduce fall self-efficacy and increase balance ability of the patients.