Maintaining independence in individuals with dementia at home after a fall: a protocol for the UK pilot cluster randomised controlled trial MAINTAIN

Introduction Individuals with dementia face an increased risk of falls. Falls can cause a decline in the individual’s overall functionality. All types of falls, including those that do not result in injury, can lead to psychosocial consequences, such as diminished confidence and a fear of falling. P...

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Main Authors: Victoria Goodwin, Rowan H Harwood, Chris Fox, Obioha Ukoumunne, Simon Conroy, Claire Hulme, Adam Gordon, T Jackson, Abigail J Hall, Sarah Morgan-Trimmer, Louise Allan, Steve W Parry, James Connors, Robert Barber, Bethany Whale, Leanne Greene, Rachael Litherland, Alison Bingham, Kamr Elkhafer, Sophie Pankiewicz, Ashima Sharma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2024-02-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/2/e083494.full