Interventions to reduce falls in hospitals: a systematic review and meta-analysis

E. Morris, Meg; E. Webster, Kate; Jones, Cathy; Hill, Anne‐Marie; Haines, Terry; McPhail, Steven; Kiegaldie, Debra; C. Slade, Susan; Jazayeri, Dana; Heng, Hazel; I. Shorr, Ronald; M. Carey, Leeanne; Barker, Anna; D. Cameron, Ian

doi:10.1093/ageing/afac077

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Interventions to reduce falls in hospitals: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Published in Age and Ageing • Apr 14, 2022

Authors:

Meg E. Morris

Kate E. Webster

Cathy Jones

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Falls remain a common and debilitating problem in hospitals worldwide. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of falls prevention interventions on falls rates and the risk of falling in hospital. DESIGN: Systematic review and meta-analysis. PARTICIPANTS: Hospitalised adults...

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Medicine

Psychological intervention

Meta-analysis

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