The use of fall risk-increasing drugs among older people in nursing homes

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The use of fall risk-increasing drugs among older people in nursing homes

Medication use is one of the modifiable risk factors that causes falls. Falls are the leading cause of injury among elderly people. The incidence of falls does significantly impact elderly people‘s independence in carrying out their regular activities. This study aimed to determine the prevalence...

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Main Authors:	Lee, Shiow Ling, Marhanis Salihah Omar, Adliah Mhd Ali, Mohd Makmor-Bakry
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2020
Online Access:	http://journalarticle.ukm.my/15473/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/15473/1/16.pdf

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