FUNCTIONAL GAIT ASSESSMENT TO PREDICT THE RISK OF FALLS IN ELDERLY

Abstract

Background: Aging process represents the natural process, which cannot be obviated. It is caused by biological factor that goes naturally that influence the anatomical, biochemical and physiological changes. The natural changes contribute in falling on elderly. The objective of this study was to describe the falling prediction in elderly using Functional Gait Assessment. Method: This study used descriptive study design. The population was 48 elderly, with sample of 43 elderly involved by means of purposive sampling, taken according to inclusion criteria. The variable was falling prediction. The data were collected using Functional Gait Assessment and then were analyzed. Result: Forty-three elderly in Panti Werdha Wana Seraya (aged 60-103 years, with a mean of 77,48 ± 1,61) were included. The result showed that elderly had a high risk of falls. Functional Gait Assessment showed that 41 from 43 respondents scored