Injuries from falls are among the leading causes of death of people aged over 75 in the UK. Aside from hip fractures, falls can start a chain of adverse psychological effects: reduced confidence and independence leading to isolation and depression. Together, these physical and psychological injuries slow patients’ recovery.
Nursing Older People. 24, 5, 3-3. doi: 10.7748/nop2012.06.24.5.3.p8434
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