Cost-effectiveness analysis of a multifactorial fall prevention intervention in older home care clients at risk for falling

Cost-effectiveness analysis of a multifactorial fall prevention intervention in older home care clients at risk for falling

Abstract Background Falls among older adults can cause serious morbidity and pose economic burdens on society. Older age is a known risk factor for falls and age has been shown to influence the effectiveness of fall prevention programs. To our knowledge, no studies have explicitly investigated wheth...

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Main Authors: Wanrudee Isaranuwatchai, Johnna Perdrizet, Maureen Markle-Reid, Jeffrey S. Hoch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Cost-effectiveness analysis
Fall prevention
Age
Older adults
Multifactorial intervention
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12877-017-0599-9

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