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Effects of a fall prevention program in elderly: a pragmatic observational study in two orthopedic departments

PURPOSE: Falls are a common adverse event experienced by elderly in hospitals. This study assessed the effects of a fall prevention program on the rate of fallers, the patient safety culture, and patient-perceived safety. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Two orthopedic departments in different towns in Norway...

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Autores principales: Røyset, Bodil, Talseth-Palmer, Bente A, Lydersen, Stian, Farup, Per G
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2019
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6339647/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30697039
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/CIA.S191832