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Emergency Medical Services Encounters Preceding Injurious Falls in Older Adults

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This cohort study characterizes emergency medical services (EMS) encounters in the year prior to diagnosis of a fall-related injury that limits activities of daily living among adults aged 60 years and older.

Source: JAMA Network Open

DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.31260

Authors: Matthew R. Shaw, Iv Godzdanker, Remle P. Crowe, Ali Treichel, Manish N. Shah, Rebecca E. Cash

Institutions: University of Wisconsin–Madison, Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention

Subfield: Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,000

OpenAlex ID: W7212035944

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