Falling: why and what to do about it.
Some 5% of all hospitalizations are due to falls--an average length of stay varies between 8 and 15 days. Some studies report the number one reason for admission to a skilled nursing facility is falls. Who is at risk and what can be done? Assessing the risk factors and introducing a "prosthetic environment" can reduce mobility limitations.
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D000058:Accidental Falls / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D000368:Aged; D006272:Health Facility Environment; D006760:Hospitalization / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D012307:Risk Factors; D012308:Risk Management / Q000379:methods*; D012866:Skilled Nursing Facilities