Falls prevention: assessment and intervention

作者: Linda Nazarko

DOI: 10.12968/BJHA.2012.6.5.230

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摘要: Falls prevention is a core function of care. Certain groups people are at great risk falls while others not. Assessment vital because it enables staff to identify who falling and work out why the person falling. Staff can then as team treat factors reduce person's

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