March 3, 2026Open Access

Drug Burden Index and its association with postural balance and falls among community-dwelling older adults

Key Points

Impaired balance and increased fall risk are linked to a higher drug burden index, supporting clinical use.
The 0.5 cut-off for drug burden index effectively identifies older adults with balance impairments.
Analysis includes community-dwelling older adults, focusing on the impact of medication on balance.
Highlights the need for medication management to improve balance and reduce falls.

Abstract

Higher DBI was associated with impaired balance and increased fall risk, with a 0.5 cut-off effectively identifying balance impairment and supporting DBI as a practical tool for detecting older adults at risk.

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João Vitor H. Ribeiro

Marina L. A. Oliveira

Gustavo Aliano Gâmbaro

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SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología

Frontiers in Medicine

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Université du Québec à Chicoutimi

Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná

Universidade Norte do Paraná

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Drug Burden Index and its association with postural balance and falls among community-dwelling older adults

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