Journal article
Reducing falls in long-term care: A systematic review of the evidence
Abstract
Background Seniors in long-term care (LTC) are particularly prone to falling due to illnesses and progressive physical and/or cognitive decline. Methods Searches were performed in MEDLINE, CINAHL, Ageline, Cochrane, and DARE from the databases' starting date to May 2003 using database-specific key words related to falls and nursing homes. Relevant trials published up to May 2006 were also included. The authors reviewed randomized controlled …
Authors
Norris MA; Walton RE; Patterson CJS; Feightner JW
Journal
Canadian Journal of Geriatrics, Vol. 11, No. 3, pp. 130–135
Publication Date
September 1, 2008
ISSN
1718-1879