Bagheri Ruchi, Ameneh

Student Research Committee, Qazvin University of Medical Sciences, Qazvin, Iran

[ 1 ] - Prevalence and External Factors of Home Falls among the Elderly in Qazvin

Background Falling is the most common home accidents in elderly people. The fall-related accidents can reduce the quality of life and increase the disability and mortality rates among elderly people. Objective The present study aimed to determine the role of home safety in home fall rate among community-dwelling older people. Methods A total of 300 older people aged ≥60 years from Qazvin, Ira...