作者: Jane E Mahoney , Murray L Katcher , Linda J Hale , Sheila M Guilfoyle , Randall L Glysch
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摘要: Wisconsin's death rate due to falls among adults 65 years and older is more than twice the national average. The hospitalization falls-related injuries in Wisconsin increased slightly from 1995 2002, with an injury of 2159 per 100,000 1995, 2263 2002. Emergency department (ED) utilization rates for are higher women men Wisconsin. In total statewide charges hospitalizations ED visits were $96 million. Two thirds those admitted hospital a discharged nursing home or rehabilitation facility. Multifactorial intervention strategies have been shown decrease randomized, controlled trials. purpose this paper describe trends fatalities, hospitalizations, Also included cost data related falls, identification risk factors, descriptions possible role physicians other health care professionals interdisciplinary, multifocal programs prevent high-risk adults.