Journal article
Reducing Fall Risk for Frail Older Home-Care Clients Using a Multifactorial and Interdisciplinary Team Approach: Design of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract
Objectives: This article describes the background and design of a study that is currently in progress. The objective of the study is to evaluate the 6-month effects and costs of a multifactorial and interdisciplinary team approach to fall prevention compared with usual home care for frail older people at risk for falls. The barriers and facilitators to implementing an interdisciplinary team approach in home care will also be discussed. Methods: …
Authors
Markle-Reid M; Henderson S; Hecimovich C; Baxter P; Anderson M; Browne G; Weir R; Gafni A; Roberts J
Journal
Journal of Patient Safety, Vol. 3, , pp. 149–149
Publication Date
September 2007
DOI
10.1097/pts.0b013e3181427930
ISSN
1549-8417