Background. Fall-related injuries result in significant physical and psychological suffering to
the affected individuals. The physical environment is considered to have an important role in …

The article presents a literary review of available evidence for quality indicators (QI) that can
be used to assess falls and mobility problems in vulnerable elders (VE). The review included …

Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths and emergency
department visits, and the incidence of falls in the United States is rising as the number of …

Tripping on an object is the most frequent cause of falls. We examined the effects of painful
osteoarthritis of the knee on obstacle avoidance success rates in older adults. Obstacle …

The purpose of this research was to examine the effect of a multifactorial intervention to
prevent falls by increasing self‐efficacy to prevent falls, improving the knowledge of …

Although most health professionals perform home visits, there is not a structured method for
performing them. In addition, in‐training health professionals' exposure to home visits is …

Aim The aim of this review was to examine the relevant health literature, to describe safety in
the homes of older and older people's perceptions and understanding of their safety at home …

Objectives: To identify factors associated with activity restriction. Design: Cohort study.
Setting: Patients prescribed a new wheelchair at one of two teaching hospitals (one …

This study describes home environmental features, safety issues, and health-related
modifications in a community dwelling sample of 82 elderly people with dementia. Main …

BACKGROUND: The living environment has an impact on the health of the elderly, and the
safety of the house is one of the concerns of the elderly. Disregarding the safety concerns …