Professional Research: Critical Appraisal of the Evidence

PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH
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Introduction
The primary aim of this critical appraisal focuses on establishing the levels of evidence, the manner in which the study was conducted and its usefulness in practice. The evaluation of the articles used in this study remains relevant to evidence-based practice since the findings are useful in the making of clinical decision (Rapp, et.al.2011). In conducting the critical appraisal of these articles, the focus will be drawn on the relevance of the research design. The study will consequently use the quantitative research approach that will consider the fit and relationship between different variables used in the survey.
Critical Appraisal
Nature of the Problem
As detailed by Jong-Long, et.al (2014), Rose (2014), Lin, et.al (2012), Rapp, et.al (2011), and Kim, et.al (2014), falls are considered as an aspect that occurs among elderly patients associated with the use of drugs, with the factors influencing the cessation and prescription of falls established as the increase in drugs. On the other hand, Bell, et.al (2015), Bleijlevens, et.al (2010), and Choi, et.al (2011) postulate that fall injuries are common among the adult population and result in several adverse effects that affect the quality of their health and life, thus burdening the society and families. However, de Souza Moreira, et.al (2015) and Colon-Emeric, et.al (2013) affirm that these falls decrease the functioning of the adults and establish the need for effective interventions aimed at addressing this issue.
Statistical Information
Jong-Long, et.al (2014), Rose (2014), Lin, et.al (2012), Rapp, et.al (2011), and Kim, et.al (2014), demonstrate that the population of older adults is significantly increasing in several regions, with particular reference to China as a result of these falls. According to their research studies, close to 2.8 million adults account for 21.2% of China’s population, with 25.6% falls registered among this population over the past year. Statistics from different communities vary consequently in the various countries. Vlaeyen, et.al (2015), Choi, et.al (2011), and Colon-Emeric, et.al (2013) record a 16.9%, 21.5%, and 28% falls in the U.S, India, and in Turkey over a period of one year.
Morbidity, Mortality, and Rate of Incidence
Each and every year, millions of senior citizens between the ages of 65 experiences falls (Tse, 2015). In this falls, one of every five cases results in acute fatalities such as head and broken bone injuries. Close to 2.7 million older people receive emergency treatments for fall-related injuries as detailed by Rose (2014) and Huang, et.al (2012).
On the other hand, Jong-Long, et.al (2013) and Jong-Long, et.al (2014) confirms that 850,000 patients are mainly hospitalized as a result of fall injuries that results in hip fractures and head injuries. The overall mortality rate that results from falls recorded an increase of 60% in 2012 with the steepest of increase established in 2010 and 2011 as detailed by Kim, et.al (2014).
Conclusion
Given this, it is essential to note that falls are considered as an aspect that occurs among elderly patients associated with the use of drugs, wit...