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Instruments for assessing the risk of falls in acute hospitalized patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
, 2013 Background Falls are a serious problem for hospitalized patients, reducing the duration and quality of life. It is estimated that over 84% of all adverse events in hospitalized patients are related to falls.
Aranda-Gallardo, Marta +8 more
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Characteristics of falls in elderly persons residing in the community: a population-based study
Revista Brasileira de Geriatria e Gerontologia, 2017 Object: to examine the characteristics to the last fall of Brazilian elderly persons who experienced falls in 2008 and 2009, and to identify if there is a relationship with sociodemographic characteristics, physical health, comorbidities, clinical ...
Suzana Albuquerque de Moraes +5 more
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São Paulo Medical Journal, 2020 BACKGROUND: Falls among the elderly are one of the main public health problems that have direct consequences for their health. They reduce these individuals’ autonomy and functional independence.
Alba Rejane Gomes de Moura Rodrigues +2 more
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MedEdPORTAL, 2014 Introduction In 2010, a set of geriatrics competencies were outlined for internal medicine and family medicine residency programs to help guide their curriculum.
Quratulain Syed +4 more
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Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.People with systemic autoimmune and rheumatic diseases (SARDs) are at higher risk than the general population of experiencing adverse pregnancy and perinatal outcomes such as preeclampsia, intrauterine growth restriction, and maternal and/or fetal death.
Mehret Birru Talabi, Sonya Borrero
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Frontiers in Digital HealthIntroductionThe prevention of accidental falls in hospital is an important aspect of a healthcare management strategy, since they represent a relevant socio-economic problem.
Corrado Gervasi +5 more
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A smart vision sensor for detecting risk factors of a toddler's fall in a home environment [PDF]
, 2007 This paper presents a smart vision sensor for detecting risk factors of a toddler's fall in an indoor home environment assisting parents' supervision to prevent fall injuries.
Na, H, Qin, SF, Wright, D
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Arthritis Care &Research, Accepted Article.Objective This study aimed to characterize cannabis product choices (cannabinoid content and formulation) among rheumatology patients, and their associations with patient factors, patient reported perceived side effects and positive impacts. Methods An online survey (delivered from March to November 2022) was distributed by Alberta Health Services to ...
Susan Zhang +10 more
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Fall Awareness as a Determining Factor of This Event Among Elderly Community Residents [PDF]
Geriatrics, Gerontology and AgingOBJECTIVES: To identify the prevalence of accidental falls among elderly persons in their homes, and to evaluate determining factors to that, including intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors, as well as the awareness about falls, assessed by the Falls Risk
José Antonio Chehuen Neto +7 more
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Mortality And Morbidity of Severe Traumatic Brain Injuries; A Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Experience Over 15 Years [PDF]
Bulletin of Emergency and Trauma, 2019 Objective: To determine the mortality, morbidity, types of intracranial hemorrhages, and factors associated with length of stay (LOS) associated with accidental traumatic brain injury (TBI) at a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) of a regional trauma ...
Kam Lun Ellis Hon +5 more
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