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Published on: February 8, 2019
Assessing the risk of falls among older inpatients
1Gwent Healthcare NHS Trust, Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny.
Abstract:
A reduction in mobility, a poor gait, diminished mental capacity and continence problems may increase the risk of falls among older people. The consequences of falls can include physical injury such as fractures, a fear of future falls, anxiety, depression and loss of confidence. Greater disability or death may result. The use of a risk assessment tool may alert staff to the magnitude of the problem.

