A falls prevention programme to improve quality of life, physical function and falls efficacy in older people receiving home help services: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Abstract Background Falls and fall-related injuries in older adults are associated with great burdens, both for the individuals, the health care system and the society. Previous research has shown evidence for the efficiency of exercise as falls prevention. An understudied group are older adults rec...

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Main Authors: Maria Bjerk, Therese Brovold, Dawn A. Skelton, Astrid Bergland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-017-2516-5

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