Staff’s insights into fall prevention solutions in long-term care facilities: a cross-sectional study
Abstract Background Falls are one of the most common and serious health issues in long-term care facilities (LTCFs), impacting not just residents, but staff and the healthcare system. This study aimed to explore LTCF staff’s current practices around falls prevention, and their suggested solutions fo...
Main Authors: | Neah Albasha, Catriona Curtin, Ruth McCullagh, Nicola Cornally, Suzanne Timmons |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-11-01
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Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04435-7 |
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