Risk factors for injuries in New Zealand older adults with complex needs: a national population retrospective study
Abstract Background Falls and falls-related injuries are common among older adults. Injuries in older adults lead to poor outcomes and lower quality of life. The objective of our study was to identify factors associated with fall-related injuries among home care clients in New Zealand. Methods The s...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-11-01
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| Series: | BMC Geriatrics |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-021-02576-1 |