| Description |
xx, 240 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Contents |
Sect. 1. Understanding Falls and Falls Management -- Ch. 1. Consequences of Falls -- Ch. 2. Causes of Falling and Fall Risk -- Ch. 3. Clinical Assessment and Evaluation -- Ch. 4. Preventive Strategies to Reduce Fall Risk -- Ch. 5. Environmental Modifications -- Ch. 6. Reducing Mechanical and Chemical Restraints -- Sect. 2. Guidelines and Forms -- Pt. A. Guidelines -- Pt. B. Forms |
| Summary |
"This accessible quick-reference guide outlines and details all the most current medical, rehabilitative, and environmental information on falling. Readers will learn: the most common factors that cause older people to fall; how to assess a person's risk of falling, including an easy-to-use screening tool; the critical steps to take when a person falls; how to adapt the environment of each type of facility to prevent falls; how to minimize or eliminate restraint use; the "eyes and ears" program - an early-warning system for fall risk; and the consequences of falls for older people their families, and the facility." "This book provides the practical recommendations, modifications, types of equipment, and resources that will improve the safety, health, and quality of life of older patients and residents of long-term care facilities. It also includes photocopiable forms and discharge checklists."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Previous edition entitled: Falls in older persons |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Older people -- Wounds and injuries -- Prevention.
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Falls (Accidents) in old age.
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Falls (Accidents) in old age -- Prevention.
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Older people -- Hospital care.
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Older people -- Nursing home care.
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Accidental Falls -- prevention & control.
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Accidental Falls.
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Aged.
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Accident Prevention.
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Accidental Falls.
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Aged.
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Prevention and Control
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Risk Factors.
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Accidental Falls -- prevention & control.
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Accident Prevention.
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Risk Factors.
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| Author |
Tideiksaar, Rein.
Falls in older persons : prevention and management
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| LC no. |
2002068638 |
| ISBN |
1878812858 |
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