Characteristics, consequences and prevention of falls in institutionalised older adults in the province of Malaga (Spain): a prospective, cohort, multicentre study
M Aranda-Gallardo, JM Morales-Asencio… - BMJ open, 2018 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Objectives Falls are an important adverse event among institutionalised persons. It is in this
clinical setting where falls occur more frequently than in any other, despite the measures
commonly taken to prevent them. This study aimed to determine the characteristics of a
typical institutionalised elderly patient who suffers a fall and to describe the physical harms
resulting from this event. We then examined the association between falls and the
preventive measures used. Methods This was a prospective cohort study in 37 nursing …
clinical setting where falls occur more frequently than in any other, despite the measures
commonly taken to prevent them. This study aimed to determine the characteristics of a
typical institutionalised elderly patient who suffers a fall and to describe the physical harms
resulting from this event. We then examined the association between falls and the
preventive measures used. Methods This was a prospective cohort study in 37 nursing …
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