| Assessing the risk of falls among older inpatients. | |
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PMID: 12026763 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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A reduction in mobility, a poor gait, diminished mental capacity and continence problems may increase the risk of falls among older people. The consequences of falls can include physical injury such as fractures, a fear of future falls, anxiety, depression and loss of confidence. Greater disability or death may result. The use of a risk assessment tool may alert staff to the magnitude of the problem. |
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Authors:
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R Parker |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Professional nurse (London, England) Volume: 15 ISSN: 0266-8130 ISO Abbreviation: Prof Nurse Publication Date: 2000 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-05-24 Completed Date: 2002-06-21 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8612884 Medline TA: Prof Nurse Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 511-4 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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Gwent Healthcare NHS Trust, Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny. |
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Accidental Falls
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statistics & numerical data* Adult Age Factors Aged Aged, 80 and over Female Humans Inpatients / statistics & numerical data* Male Middle Aged Risk Assessment / statistics & numerical data* Risk Factors |
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