Associations with rates of falls among home care clients in Ontario, Canada: a population-based, cross-sectional study

Background Accidental falls among older adults are a leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations. Reducing falls is an ongoing quality improvement priority for home care, given that many home care clients experience falls. In this study, we identify factors associated with the rate of falls among home care clients. Methods We conducted a population-based, cross-sectional study using secondary data from the Hamilton, Niagara, Haldimand, and …