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A balanced approach to falls prevention: Application in the real world.

Jonine M JanceyCatrina WoldRachel MeadeRoisin SweeneyErica DavisonJustine Elizabeth Leavy
Published in: Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals (2018)
Health professionals' indicated that they are confident in discussing falls prevention strategies, and although a range of falls prevention strategies were discussed, limited attention was directed at the pharmacists' review of medications, eyesight checks and increasing vitamin D levels. SO WHAT?: Health professionals are discussing falls prevention strategies with their clients. A more multifaceted approach should be encouraged with an emphasis on all prevention strategies.
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