Riesgo de caídas en adultos mayores de la Federación Provincial de Jubilados del Cañar en la ciudad de Azogues. Septiembre 2025 - Febrero 2026

Abstract

Introduction: The risk of falls in older adults is a significant public health problem due to its physical, functional, and social consequences. The assessment of dynamic balance using validated instruments allows for the identification of factors that increase the likelihood of falls. Objective: To determine the level of risk of falls in older adults belonging to the Provincial Federation of Retirees of Cañar. Methodology: An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted, involving 50 older adults belonging to the Provincial Federation of Retired Persons of Cañar. Sociodemographic data such as age, sex, and history of falls in the last year were collected. Dynamic balance was assessed using the Mini-BESTest to determine the risk of falls in this population. Results: It was found that females had a higher risk of falls, as well as lower scores on the Mini-BESTest compared to males. With regard to age, a progressive increase in the risk of falls was observed as age groups advanced. Similarly, older adults with a history of falls in the last year obtained lower scores on the test, while those without previous falls performed better and, therefore, obtained higher scores.