Interventions for fall prevention in community-dwelling older persons [PDF]
, 2019 Falls in individuals over the age of 65 is a pervasive problem resulting in significant health and economic burden in our country. Thus, effective fall prevention strategies are an important public health measure, especially in an age group that is ...
Roy, Gregory S
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Could Fire and Rescue Services identify older people at risk of falls? [PDF]
, 2011 Protecting or improving the efficiency and effectiveness of services while reducing costs in response to public sector funding reductions is a significant challenge for all public service organisations.
Anne H. Laybourne +8 more
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A Survey Assessing Kansas Physician Assistants' Attitudes/Beliefs and Current Practices Regarding Implementation of Fall Prevention Strategies in Older Adults [PDF]
, 2015 Background. Falls are the leading cause of injury death, nursing home placement, and hospital trauma admissions in older adults. Although guidelines to reduce falls have been available for over a decade, routine implementation by healthcare providers is ...
Berg, Gina M. +4 more
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RESPOND – A patient-centred programme to prevent secondary falls in older people presenting to the emergency department with a fall: Protocol for a mixed methods programme evaluation. [PDF]
, 2014 Background Programme evaluations conducted alongside randomised controlled trials (RCTs) have potential to enhance understanding of trial outcomes.
Ayton, D. +11 more
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BMC Health Services Research, 2020 Background Preventing patient falls is a priority in tertiary spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilitation. Falls can result in patient or staff injury, delayed rehabilitation, and hospital liability.
Hardeep Singh +5 more
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Jockey Falls, Injuries, and Fatalities Associated With Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse Racing in California, 2007-2011. [PDF]
, 2013 BackgroundDespite the popularity of the horse racing industry in the United States and the wide recognition that horse racing is one of the most hazardous occupations, little focused research into the prevention of falls by and injuries to jockeys has ...
Hill, Ashley E +2 more
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MedEdPORTAL, 2014 This workshop is intended to promote and enhance active learning and problem-solving among third-year medical students. At our institution, we decided to transform the existing didactic and case-based falls/fall-prevention workshop into a team-based ...
Huai Cheng
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Fall hazard control observed on residential construction sites [PDF]
, 2009 BACKGROUND: Falls are a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in the construction industry. This study measured fall hazards at residential construction sites. METHODS: Trained carpenters administered the St.
Dale, Ann Marie +5 more
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Sustaining A Fall Prevention Initiative- It Can Be Done! [PDF]
, 2009 Prompted by an increase in falls in December of 2006, a group of nurses convened to address new approaches in fall prevention. This group quickly identified the need for a multidisciplinary approach.
Gutwein-Guenther, RN BSN- TJUH, Liz +1 more
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An evidence map of the effect of Tai Chi on health outcomes. [PDF]
, 2016 BackgroundThis evidence map describes the volume and focus of Tai Chi research reporting health outcomes. Originally developed as a martial art, Tai Chi is typically taught as a series of slow, low-impact movements that integrate the breath, mind, and ...
Beroes, Jessica M +6 more
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