Effects of the Fall Prevention Education Program (FPEP) for Caregivers in Elderly Care Facilities on Fall-related Knowledge, Fall-related Burden, and Caring Behaviors for Fall Prevention
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[Fall prevention in the elderly].
Causes of falling are multi-factorial. Although it is not easy to identify specific causes of falling, it is necessary to detect the significant causes of falling in each individual. In particular, use of medications and indoor hazards are important factors. We need to give instructions to families who live together with older persons how to avoid dangers of falling. Exercise has been proven to...
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Submit Manuscript | http://medcraveonline.com the subjects activity level (sedentary vs. active), there was a strong direct correlation between the activity level and the Berg Balance Score (r = 0.76, p <0.001). Moreover, there was a strong direct correlation between the subject’s ambulatory status and the Berg Balance Score (r = 0.78, p <0.001). Results showed, the ADDS revealed only 200 elder...
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عنوان ژورنال: The Journal of the Korea Contents Association
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1598-4877
DOI: 10.5392/jkca.2013.13.11.778