A structured and individualised safety programme reduced falls in high risk nursing home patientsA randomized trial of a consultation service to reduce falls in nursing homes.

  • Edwards, Nancy RN, PhD
  • Ray, WA
  • Taylor, JA
  • Meador, KG
  • et al,

  • Associate Professor School of Nursing, University of Ottawa Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Ray WA, Taylor JA, Meador KG, et al. A randomized trial of a consultation service to reduce falls in nursing homes. JAMA 1997 Aug 20;278:557–62.RayWATaylorJAMeadorKGet alA randomized trial of a consultation service to reduce falls in nursing homes.JAMA 1997 Aug20278557-62

Sources of funding: in part, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; with equipment donations from North Coast Medical Inc, DeRoyal Industries Ottobock, and Orthopaedic Industry.

For article reprint: Dr W A Ray, Division of Pharmacoepidemiology, Department of Preventive Medicine, Vanderbilt University, School of Medicine, Nashville, TN 37232, USA. Fax +1 615 343 8722.

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