1 document found, page 1 of 1
Sort by
Issue Date
Defining, reporting, and monitoring near-falls in older adults: a scoping revie...
Cervato,Carina Junqueira; Buarque,Giselle Layse Andrade; Robinson,Katie; Frost,Rachael; Gavin,James; Perracini,Monica Rodrigues; Melo,Ruth Caldeira de<p><b>INTRODUCTION:</b> In addition to traditional risk factors for falls (e.g., reduced muscle strength, polypharmacy, and poor vision), researchers have been investigating whether other factors, such as near-falls, can be identified to allow early intervention and prevention. A near-fall can be defined as a slip, trip, or loss of balance that would result in a fall if adequate recovery mechanisms were not act...
Date: 2021
|
Origin: Oasisbr