Trends in fall-related ambulance use and hospitalisation among older adults in NSW, 2006-2013: a retrospective, population-based study

• Main Authors: Serene S Paul (Author), Lara Harvey (Author), Therese Carroll (Author), Qiang Li (Author), Soufiane Boufous (Author), Annabel Priddis (Author), Anne Tiedemann (Author), Lindy Clemson (Author), Stephen R Lord (Author), Sandy Muecke (Author), Jacqueline CT Close (Author), Serigne Lo (Author), Catherine Sherrington (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Sax Institute, 2017-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objective and importance of study: To describe characteristics and temporal trends of fall-related ambulance service use and hospital admission in older adults in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. Such information will facilitate a more targeted approach to planning and delivery of health services t...