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Developing an understanding of the risk factors for falls among adults with intellectual disabilities: a commentary.
- Source :
- British Journal of Community Nursing; May2023, Vol. 28 Issue 5, p238-242, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Commentary on: Pope J, Truesdale M, Brown M. Risk factors for falls among adults with intellectual disabilities: A narrative review. J Appl Res Intellect Disabil. 2021; 34: 274–285. 10.1111/jar.12805 Falls are a serious and common problem for people with intellectual disabilities (ID). Whilst there is available evidence on falls risk factors for the general population, there is a lack of awareness and understanding of the contributing risk factors for this population. This commentary critically appraises a recent narrative review which sought to identify the risk factors for falls among people with ID. Clinical practice implications: Community nurses may identify people with ID at risk of falls, and work alongside other healthcare professionals and carers to provide tailored multidisciplinary falls-prevention interventions for individuals with ID living in the community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- RISK assessment
ACCIDENTAL falls
INTELLECTUAL disabilities
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14624753
- Volume :
- 28
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- British Journal of Community Nursing
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 163451449
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.12968/bjcn.2023.28.5.238