Falls in older people
Subtitle: prevention and management
By: Rein Tideiksaar.
Edition: 4th ed.
Publisher: Health Professions Press
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Baltimore
Language: eng
Number of pages: 314
ISBN-13: 9781932529449
Subjects: Falls (Accidents) in old age; Falls (Accidents) in old age -- Prevention; Older people -- Hospital care; Older people -- Nursing home care; Accidental Falls -- prevention & control; Aged; Risk Factors
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Consequences of falls; title: Causes of falling and fall risk; title: Clinical assessment and evaluation; title: Preventive strategies to reduce fall risk; title: Environmental modifications; title: Reducing mechanical and chemical restraints; title: Key process steps and interventions; title: Organizational requirements; title: Evidence-based practice.