We identified two overviews of systematic reviews, 18
systematic reviews and 17 primary studies from our
searches that were relevant to the questions posed. The
primary studies address the first question about risk
factors for unsafe clinical practice, and both of the
overviews and all of the systematic ...
Older people make up a large and increasing percentage of the population. As people grow older they are increasingly at risk of falling and consequent injuries. A fall may be the first indication of an undetected illness. The prevention of falls is of major importance because they engender considerable m...
In the next twenty years, the European Union will gain 17 million people over age 65 – a 30% increase – and 5.5 million more people over age 80, a 39% increase. Disability in old age is frequent and not only lowers the quality of life of its victims, but strains society’s limited resources for assi...
