A need to improve the assessment of environmental hazards for falls on stairs and in bathrooms: results of a scoping review
Abstract Background Falls occurring on stairs or in bathrooms are associated with a high risk of injuries among older adults. Home environmental assessments are frequently used to guide fall-prevention interventions. The aims of this review were to describe how, where, by whom, and for whom environm...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-11-01
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Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-018-0958-1 |