Frequent Fall Risk Assessment Reduces Fall Rates in Elderly Patients in Long-Term Care
Falls are a serious issue for the elderly living in long-term care facilities, as falls contribute to signi�cant health problems such as increased dependence, loss of autonomy, confusion, immobilization, depression, restriction in daily activities, and, in some cases, death. An estimated 424,000 f...
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ScholarWorks
2017
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| Online Access: | https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/3333 https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4436&context=dissertations |