The primary care NP's guide to prevention and management of falls in older adults.

IF 0.6 Q4 NURSING

NURSE PRACTITIONER Pub Date : 2024-02-01 DOI:10.1097/01.NPR.0000000000000138

Janice A Mark

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Abstract

Abstract: Falls are a growing health concern affecting older adults (defined as ages 65 years and older) that can lead to devastating consequences. NPs in primary care settings play an important role in the prevention and management of older adult falls. Methods and resources to screen for fall risk, assess risk factors, and manage falls in older adults are discussed.

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初级保健护士预防和处理老年人跌倒指南。

摘要：跌倒是影响老年人（定义为 65 岁及以上）的一个日益严重的健康问题，可能导致破坏性后果。全科护士在预防和管理老年人跌倒方面发挥着重要作用。本文讨论了筛查跌倒风险、评估风险因素和管理老年人跌倒的方法和资源。

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