What is it about?

This article looks at factors that can cause a fall and why some people are more likely to sustain injuries after one.

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Why is it important?

By understanding multifactorial fall risk factors, care staff will be able to identify residents who are at greater risk of falling and put safeguards in place.

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Falling can have a severe effect on a person's confidence and mobility.

Mrs Julie I Swann

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This page is a summary of: Understanding multifactorial fall risks, Nursing and Residential Care, July 2014, Mark Allen Group,
DOI: 10.12968/nrec.2014.16.7.387.
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