MA Healthcare, British Journal of Community Nursing, 11(27), p. 530-533, 2022
DOI: 10.12968/bjcn.2022.27.11.530
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Falls are associated with a substantial increase in risk of mortality and are the second leading cause of unintentional death worldwide. A single fall can affect all aspects of an older person's life. These broad impacts can lead to worse disability outcomes and a higher likelihood of long-term nursing home admission. There is a need to identify not just effective falls prevention interventions but also cost effectiveness.