Preventing falls and fall-related injuries among older people living in institutions: current practice and future opportunities.
N Z Med J
; 111(1074): 359-61, 1998 Sep 25.
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AIMS: To identify existing falls prevention activities and support for future initiatives among residential institutions for older people. METHODS: A self-administered questionnaire was sent to all principal nurses/managers of residential institutions. Information was sought on whether falls were perceived to be a problem in the Auckland region, current falls prevention practice and interest in future prevention initiatives. RESULTS: Falls were perceived to be a problem by over 75% of 175 participating institutions. Assessments of footwear, medication use and environmental audits were the most common prevention strategies employed by over 80% of institutions. Almost 70% of institutions indicated their willingness to participate in future prevention projects. CONCLUSION: The current use of fall prevention strategies in institutions is encouraging. However, the strategies that are being employed are not consistent with current evidence about effectiveness. Increased use of vitamin D and possibly calcium supplementation needs to be encouraged as does the use of hip protectors and lower extremity strength training.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Accidentes por Caídas
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Administración de la Seguridad
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Hogares para Ancianos
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Casas de Salud
Límite:
Aged
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Aged80
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Oceania
Idioma:
En
Revista:
N Z Med J
Año:
1998
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
Nueva Zelanda