Nursing work in fall prevention perspective of elderly
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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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عنوان ژورنال: Brazilian Applied Science Review
سال: 2020
ISSN: 2595-3621,2595-3621
DOI: 10.34115/basrv4n3-040