Falls in older people :

Tideiksaar, Rein.

Falls in older people : prevention & management / Rein Tideiksaar. - 4th ed., Expanded ed. - Baltimore ; London ; Sydney : Health Professions Press, c.2010. - xvii, 314 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Index : p. 305-314.

Bibliography : p. 293-303.

Consequences of falls -- Causes of falling and fall risk -- Clinical assessment and evaluation -- Preventive strategies to reduce fall risk -- Environmental modifications -- Reducing mechanical and chemical restraints -- Key process steps and interventions -- Organizational requirements -- Evidence-based practice.

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Falls (Accidents) in old age.
Older people--Hospital care.
Older people--Nursing home care.



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