The incidence of falls among geriatric outpatients in relation to the number and types of drugs taken
Background . Causes of falls among people over 65 are complex because of age-related involutional changes, comorbidity and polypragmasy that exert negative influence on physical mobility. Objectives . The purpose of this study is to assess the incidence of falls in geriatric outpatients in relatio...
Main Authors: | Magdalena Sylwia Kamińska, Jacek Brodowski, Beata Karakiewicz |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2016-06-01
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Series: | Family Medicine & Primary Care Review |
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Online Access: | https://www.termedia.pl/The-incidence-of-falls-among-geriatric-outpatients-in-relation-to-the-number-and-types-of-drugs-taken,95,27852,1,1.html |
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