Until very recently, elder abuse was a social problem hidden from public view and mostly
regarded as a private matter. Evidence is accumulating, however, to indicate that elder …

Objective: To review the cost-effectiveness of multifactorial interventions to prevent falls in
elderly people. Methods: In this systematic review, the databases including PubMed via …

Objectives To identify the prevalence of geriatric syndromes in the premorbid for all
syndromes except falls (preadmission), admission, and discharge assessment periods and …

This publication of the World Health Organization aims to outline the future direction of
patient safety research across the globe. Patient safety research does not have the benefit of …

Aim: The aim of this research was to produce evidence‐based recommendations on
physical activity designed to improve and maintain the health of older Australians. Methods …

Falls remain a major cause of mortality and morbidity for older Australians, despite
considerable growth in falls prevention activity in recent years. Risk factors for falls are well …

The objectives of this cross-sectional study were:(1) To determine if night-time sleep
disturbance, daytime sleepiness, or urinary incontinence were associated with an increased …

Aging is associated with changes in balance control and elderly take longer to adapt to
changing sensory conditions, which may increase falls risk. Low amplitude calf muscle …

As a consequence of the reduction in birth rate and of the progressive increment in life
expectancy, the population of Western nations is aging at a rate even faster than …

Background There is a sound rationale for the population-based approach to falls injury
prevention but there is currently insufficient evidence to advise governments and …