A multidisciplinary, multifactorial intervention program reduces postoperative falls and injuries after femoral neck fracture
Osteoporosis InternationalPublished 23 October 2006Open access
Michael Stenvall, Birgitta Olofsson, M. Lundström, Undis Englund, Bengt Borssén, Olle Svensson
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A team applying comprehensive geriatric assessment and rehabilitation, including prevention, detection, and treatment of fall risk factors, can successfully prevent inpatient falls and injuries, even in patients with dementia.
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A team applying comprehensive geriatric assessment and rehabilitation, including prevention, detection, and treatment of fall risk factors, can successfully prevent inpatient falls and injuries, even in patients with dementia.
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