Cost effectiveness of patient education for the prevention of falls in hospital: economic evaluation from a randomized controlled trial

Background: Falls are one of the most frequently occurring adverse events that impact upon the recovery of older hospital inpatients. Falls can threaten both immediate and longer-term health and independence. There is need to identify cost-effective means for preventing falls in hospitals. Hospital-...

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Main Authors: Haines, T., Hill, A., Hill, Keith, Brauer, S., Hoffman, T., Etherton-Beer, C., McPhail, S.
Format: Journal Article
Published: BioMed Central Ltd. 2013
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/13690