"Accidental Falls" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Falls due to slipping or tripping which may result in injury.
| Descriptor ID |
D000058
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| MeSH Number(s) |
N06.850.135.122
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| Concept/Terms |
Accidental Falls- Accidental Falls
- Falls
- Falling
- Falls, Accidental
- Accidental Fall
- Fall, Accidental
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Accidental Falls" by people in Profiles.
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Adverse effects associated with antipsychotic use in older adults. Expert Opin Drug Saf. 2024 Sep; 23(9):1157-1171.
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Symptoms of anxiety and depression predicting fall-related outcomes among older Americans: a longitudinal study. BMC Geriatr. 2022 09 14; 22(1):749.
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Impaired set shifting is associated with previous falls in individuals with and without Parkinson's disease. Gait Posture. 2018 05; 62:220-226.
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Anticholinergic Medication Use and Risk of Fracture in Elderly Adults with Depression. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2016 07; 64(7):1492-7.
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Foot clearance and variability in mono- and multifocal intraocular lens users during stair navigation. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2016; 53(6):933-944.
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Beyond Strength: Participant Perspectives on the Benefits of an Older Adult Exercise Program. Health Educ Behav. 2016 06; 43(3):305-12.
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Risk of falls and fractures in older adults using atypical antipsychotic agents: a propensity score-adjusted, retrospective cohort study. Am J Geriatr Pharmacother. 2012 Apr; 10(2):83-94.
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Review of motor control mechanisms underlying impact absorption from falls. Gait Posture. 2005 Jan; 21(1):85-94.