reviewAge and AgeingApr 14, 2022HYBRID OA

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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100%
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91
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Authors

14

Topics & keywords

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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