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Prevention of fractures in older people who fall

Unsworth, John (2003) Prevention of fractures in older people who fall. British Journal of Community Nursing, 8 (7). pp. 308-313. ISSN 1462-4753

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Abstract

Despite assessment and appropriate interventions, some older people will continue to be at risk of falling. Fractures of the hip and wrist are especially common among this group. The risk of fracture means that a comprehensive falls prevention programme must include an assessment of the individual fracture risk and the instigation of appropriate treatment of bone fragility. Osteoporosis is the main cause of bone fragility in this client group and it is commonly associated with postmenopausal women, although other forms exist. Osteoporosis is also a problem for men as they get older and for individuals taking steroid medications. Community nurses need to be aware of how osteoporosis manifests itself as well as how this condition can be prevented and treated.

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Depositing User: John Unsworth

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Item ID: 9027
ISSN: 1462-4753
URI: http://sure.sunderland.ac.uk/id/eprint/9027
Official URL: https://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/abs/10.12968/...

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Date Deposited: 26 Mar 2018 14:02
Last Modified: 18 Dec 2019 16:06

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Author: John Unsworth

University Divisions

Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing
Faculty of Health Sciences and Wellbeing > School of Nursing and Health Sciences

Subjects

Sciences > Nursing

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