by extreme_dev | Oct 29, 2020
Problem Despite evidence that some falls prevention interventions can work in hospitals, translation of evidence is difficult, possibly due to differences in settings, patient profiles and falls rates; high patient turnover, the perception that everything is being...
by extreme_dev | Oct 29, 2020
Problem Hospitalisation can lead to functional decline for older people and can increase the risk of falls after discharge, leading to injuries, readmissions and poor health outcomes. If risk factors for falls and functional decline are addressed during the stay in...