A Concept Analysis: Changes to Homeostasis and the Risk of Falling

A Concept Analysis: Changes to Homeostasis and the Risk of Falling

Annually, more than 30% of older adults experience a fall and most falls occur in the population aged 65 years and older. Research supports that factors leading to increased fall risk include the number of years institutionalized, performance of activities of daily living (ADLs), history of falls,...

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Main Authors: Abimbola Akomah, Roberta Heale, Lori Rietze, Robyn Gorham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Laurentian University Library & Archives 2023-03-01
Series:Diversity of Research in Health Journal
Subjects:
concept analysis
falls
homeostasis
nursing
long term care
Online Access:https://pubs.biblio.laurentian.ca/index.php/drhj-rdrs/article/view/392

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