Fatores associados ao risco de queda entre pessoas idosas vivendo na comunidade: revisão integrativa

Objective: to carry out an integrative review of the literature on risk factors associated with falls among elderly people living in community. Methods: where descriptors were used: elderly, factors, accidents due and aging MeSH terms, Scielo, Pubmed VHL bases, a temporary cut 5 years (2016-2021). After research, 17 references selected that related object study. Results: The most frequent were: female sex, environmental self-perception regular or poor health, medication, polypharmacy, chronic diseases, depression, impaired vision, low education income, incontinence, fear falling frailty, reduced gait balance. Conclusion: it was identified more comorbidities risks, may be prone falls. Thus, is up nurse intervene minimize risks implement fall prevention strategies. Descriptors: Elderly; Risk factors; Falls accident; Aging.