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Preventing falls in elderly people living in hospitals and care homes.
- Source :
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BMJ: British Medical Journal (International Edition) . 1/13/2007, Vol. 334 Issue 7584, p53-54. 2p. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- This article presents a look at how falls in elderly people can be prevented, particularly in hospitals and care homes in Great Britain. The authors suggest that such falls often lead to fractures and hip injury. They review the results of a Cochrane systematic review that considered the benefits of prevention programs.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09598146
- Volume :
- 334
- Issue :
- 7584
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- BMJ: British Medical Journal (International Edition)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 23765307
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.39084.388553.80