Development of a fall-risk assessment profile for community-dwelling older adults by using the National Health Interview Survey in Taiwan
Abstract Background Falls represent a global health issue among older adults and cause a considerable burden on medical systems. In this study, a fall-risk assessment profile was developed for community-dwelling older adults. Method The data of survey participants aged > 65 years were obtained fr...
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Main Authors: | Ping-Ling Chen (Author), Hsiao-Yu Lin (Author), Jiann Ruey Ong (Author), Hon-Ping Ma (Author) |
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2020-02-01T00:00:00Z.
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