title: A multidisciplinary falls consultation service in a nursing home.
abstract: A Multidisciplinary Falls Consultation Service made possible a novel interdisciplinary approach to the patient as a faller. A team consisting of members from the medical, nursing, rehabilitation, administration, and activities departments reviewed epidemiological data on 323 falls and evaluated 24 patient referrals. Interventions at all clinical levels of staffing are being developed to reduce the risk of falling.
authors.affiliation: Jewish Home and Hospital for Aged, New York, NY 10025.
authors.forename: R R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Neufeld
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Tideiksaar
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Yew
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Brooks
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Young
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Browne
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Hsu
mesh_terms: D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006707:Homes for the Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009735:Nursing Homes; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012017:Referral and Consultation