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Phelan, Elizabeth A; Mahoney, Jane E; Voit, Jan C; Stevens, Judy A
Medical clinics of North America/The Medical clinics of North America, 03/2015, Letnik: 99, Številka: 2Journal Article
Falls among older adults are neither purely accidental nor inevitable; research has shown that many falls are preventable. Primary care providers play a key role in preventing falls. However, fall risk assessment and management is performed infrequently in primary care settings. This article provides an overview of a clinically relevant, evidence-based approach to fall risk screening and management. It describes resources, including the STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, and Injuries) tool kit that can help providers integrate fall prevention into their practice.
