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Medications as a Risk Factor in Falls by Older Adults with and without Intellectual Disabilities

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: Educational Objectives 1. Review common intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors for falls by older adults. 2. Compare risk factors for older adults with and without intellectual disabilities. 3. Focus on medications as a risk factor among a complexity of risk factors. 4. Suggest steps to improve appropriateness of medication regimens, as a step to help reduce risk for falls.

Source: VCU Scholars Compass (Virginia Commonwealth University)

Authors: Patricia W. Slattum, Edward F. Ansello

Language: English

Topic: Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes

Subfield: Geriatrics and Gerontology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W750928478

FWCI: 0.483

Cites: 9

Cited by: 5

Related to: 10