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R Tideiksaar

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PubMed1991

A multidisciplinary falls consultation service in a nursing home.

A Multidisciplinary Falls Consultation Service made possible a novel interdisciplinary approach to the patient as a faller. A team consisting of members from the medical, nursing, rehabilitation, administration, and activities departments reviewed epidemiological data on 323 falls and evaluated 24 patient referrals. Interventions at all clinical levels of staffing are being developed to reduce the risk of falling.

Accidental Falls↗
PubMed1989

Geriatric falls: assessing the cause, preventing recurrence.

Falling represents a common and dangerous problem for the elderly. As a result, fall prevention has become a focus of clinical attention. This article examines why older people fall, what factors place persons at risk for falling, and how to prevent falls.

Accident Prevention↗