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Backgrounds: This study was carried out to determine the risk of falls of patients over 65 years old in the surgical clinics of a university hospital. Methods: The sample of this descriptive study consisted of 120 patients who agreed to participate in the study over 65 years of age in the surgical clinics of a university hospital. The data were collected by using a questionnaire including individual characteristics of patients and by using the İTAKİ Falling Risk Scale. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistical methods such as number, percentage, mean, and chi-square analysis. Results: In the study, 71.6% of the patients were in the 65-74 age range, 53.3% were female and 50.8% were high school graduates. It was determined that 15% of the patients had a history of fall in the last 1 year and 4.1% of the patients fell within the period they were in the clinic. The mean Itaki Fall Risk Scale scores of the patients was 13.94 ± 8.18 and 79.2% of the patients were in the high risk group. There was no significant relationship between the gender of the patients and the preoperative or postoperative period and the risk of falling (p> 0.05). Taking into consideration of the precautions against fall risks, it has been designated that bed guards of 86.7% of the patients were removed, 62.5% of the attendants were left unattended, 86.7% of the bed border is increased, in 5% of patients, sedative drug is applied according to the request of physician, 2.5% of the physical determination is used, 50.8% to assist in carrying out activities and other activities. Conclusions: These results indicate that patients over 65 years of age in the surgical clinics are at higher risk of falling due to individual and environmental factors. The increase in the elderly population in our country over the years, in hospitals; review strategies to prevent falls, which is an important part of patient safety, assessment of the risk of falling in elderly patients and taking the necessary precautions.

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