Lessons Learned from Implementing a Programme of Home Modifications to Prevent Falls amongst the General Population

Lessons Learned from Implementing a Programme of Home Modifications to Prevent Falls amongst the General Population

Home fall injuries amongst the general population are common and costly. In the Home Injury Prevention Intervention (HIPI) trial, we showed that 26% of medically treated home fall injuries could be prevented by a package of home modifications undertaken by qualified builders. This paper describes ho...

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Main Authors: Michael D. Keall, Philippa Howden-Chapman, Nevil Pierse, Chris W. Cunningham, Michael G. Baker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-06-01
Series:Safety
Subjects:
home modification
interventions
fall injuries
implementation
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2313-576X/4/2/26

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http://www.mdpi.com/2313-576X/4/2/26

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