Source: The Cochrane Library
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Date of publication: 16 December 2016
Publication type: Cochrane review
In a nutshell: The objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of exercise interventions on the rate of falls and number of fallers in care facilities.
Length of publication: 7 pages
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Source: International Journal of Integrated Care
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Date of publication: 16 December 2016
Publication type: Conference abstract
In a nutshell: The aim of the redesigned care home in-reach service in Oxfordshire is to improve the quality of care and health outcomes for people with dementia and enable family and paid carers to feel better supported to deliver their caring role.
Length of publication: 2 pages
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Source: Profound
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Date of publication: September 2015
Publication type: Website
In a nutshell: A booklet in Essex has been designed to support patients with self-help information on how to reduce their risk of falling as well as in care homes where staff can rethink how and why residents fall and look into changes to the environment to reduce falls risk.
Length of publication: 1 page
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Source: Continuing Medical Education
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Date of publication: October 2013 Vol. 31, No. 10
Publication type: Journal article
In a nutshell: This article looks at the causes for falls in the elderly, where they are likely to occur and ways of preventing them.
Length of publication: One page
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Source: The Care Inspectorate
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Date of publication: April 2012
Publication type: Website
In a nutshell: This self assessment tool is a working resource for staff in care homes for older people, to assess falls prevention and management and the prevention of fractures, and to see how well each is being addressed by the home.
Length of publication: 1 page
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