What is it about?
This article explains how healthcare assistants and assistant practitioners can help to reduce the risk factors of a fall by removing environmental hazards and being aware of a patient's medical problems.
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Why is it important?
Many falls are caused by a loss of balance, slipping on a wet surface or tripping over a hazard. Even minor falls, trips or slips can lead to loss of dignity and adversely effect confidence and mobility.
Perspectives
Although people of all ages can suffer major injuries from a fall, older people are at an increased risk of falling.
Mrs Julie I Swann
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This page is a summary of: Preventing Falls by Reducing Risks and Encouraging Activity, British Journal of Healthcare Assistants, September 2011, Mark Allen Group,
DOI: 10.12968/bjha.2011.5.9.436.
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