Interventions to reduce falls in hospitals: a systematic review and meta-analysis
La Trobe University · The University of Western Australia · +9 more institutions
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Abstract
Background
Falls remain a common and debilitating problem in hospitals worldwide. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of falls prevention interventions on falls rates and the risk of falling in hospital.
Design
Systematic review and meta-analysis.
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249
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Keywords
- Medicine
- Psychological intervention
- Meta-analysis
- Falls in older adults
- Fall prevention
- Odds ratio
- Rehabilitation
- Systematic review
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Quality Education
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