The Prevalence and Characteristics Of Instability Using TUG And FRT in Elderly at RSUD Dr. Soetomo, Surabaya Period October 2023 – April 2024

Abstract

Instability is one of the geriatric syndromes that can cause falls in the elderly. Instability in the elderly is something to be aware of because it can cause injuries that result in decreased activity, decreased quality of life, and even death. This study aimed to describe the prevalence and characteristics of the elderly with instability in the Medical Rehabilitation Clinic at Dr. Soetomo General Hospital in the period October 2023 - April 2024. This was a cross-sectional descriptives study with total of 33 patients were given instruments such as Functional Reach Test for static instability, Timed Up and Go Test for dynamic instability, and interviews to examine variables of age, gender, and nutritional status. The result of this study showed 60.6% patients experienced static instability and 57.9% patients experienced dynamic instability. Both instabilities were mostly found in young elderly age, female gender, and normal nutritional status. This study found that more than 50% patients experienced static and dynamic instability with a higher prevalence of static instability.