Associations with rates of falls among home care clients in Ontario, Canada: a population-based, cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Accidental falls among older adults are a leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations. Reducing falls is an ongoing quality improvement priority for home care, given that many home care clients experience falls. In this study, we identify factors associated with the rate of...

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Main Authors: Derek R. Manis, Caitlin McArthur, Andrew P. Costa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-020-1483-6