Fractures after nursing home admission: incidence and potential consequences.
SUMMARY: Fracture rates were examined in residents newly admitted to nursing homes. The risk of a fracture was highest during the first months after admission and declined thereafter. This risk pattern was observed independently of fracture site, gender or degree of care need. INTRODUCTION AND HYPO...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2009
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