Journal article
Cost-effectiveness analysis of a multifactorial fall prevention intervention in older home care clients at risk for falling
Abstract
BackgroundFalls among older adults can cause serious morbidity and pose economic burdens on society. Older age is a known risk factor for falls and age has been shown to influence the effectiveness of fall prevention programs. To our knowledge, no studies have explicitly investigated whether cost-effectiveness of a multifactorial fall prevention intervention (the intervention) is influenced by age. This economic evaluation explores: 1) the …
Authors
Isaranuwatchai W; Perdrizet J; Markle-Reid M; Hoch JS
Journal
BMC Geriatrics, Vol. 17, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
December 2017
DOI
10.1186/s12877-017-0599-9
ISSN
1471-2318