Tideiksaar, Rein.

Falls in older people prevention and management by Rein Tideiksaar. - 3rd ed. - Baltimore, MD Health Professions Press c2002. - xx, 240 p. ill. 21 cm.

Second ed., 1998, published under title: Falls in older persons.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 223-234) and index.

Understanding falls and falls management -- Consequences of falls -- Causes of falling and fall risk -- Clinical assessment and evaluation -- Preventive strategies to reduce fall risk -- Environmental modifications -- Reducing mechanical and chemical restraints -- Guidelines and forms.

1878812858

1140054 QBI

2002068638


Falls Accidents in old age
Older people--Nursing home care.
Older people--Hospital care.
Falls Accidents in old age--Prevention.

RC952.5 / .T53 2002

617.100846 / T558f3

2003 A-643 WT 104 / T558fi 2002