Preventing Falls in Older People: Impact of an Intervention to Reduce Environmental Hazards in the Home

Stevens, Margaret; D'Arcy J. Holman, C.; Bennett, Nicole

doi:10.1046/j.1532-5415.2001.4911235.x

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Preventing Falls in Older People: Impact of an Intervention to Reduce Environmental Hazards in the Home

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Authors:

Margaret Stevens

C. D'Arcy J. Holman

Nicole Bennett

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the impact of an intervention to reduce fall hazards in the homes of older people. DESIGN: The intervention was administered to the 570 subjects in the experimental arm of a randomized controlled trial, with follow‐up of subjects for 1 year. SETTING: Community‐based seniors l...

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