· FALLS

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Review: AGS, BGS and AAOS Panel on Falls Prevention. Guideline for the Prevention of Falls in Older Persons. JAGS 2001;49:664-672.

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Review: Michael YL et al. Primary Care Relevant Interventions to Prevent Falling in Older Adults: A Systematic Evidence Review for the US Preventative Services Task Force. Ann Int Med 2010; 153:815-25.

Rubenstein LZ, Robbins AS, Josephson KR, Schulman BL and Osterweil D. The Value of Assessing Falls in an Elderly Population. Ann Int Med 1990;113:308-316.

Tinetti ME, Liu W-L and Ginter SF. Mechanical Restraint Use and Fall-Related Injuries among Residents of Skilled Nursing Facilities. Ann Int Med 1992;116:369-374.

Tinetti ME, Baker DI, McAvay G, Claus EB, Garrett P, Gottschalk M, Koch ML, Trainor K and Horwitz RI. A Multifactorial Intervention to Reduce the Risk of Falling among Elderly People Living in the Community. NEJM 1994;331:821-827.

Province M, HadleyE, Hornbrook M, Lipsitz L, Miller J, Mulrow C, Ory M, Sattin R, Tinetti M and Wolf S. The Effects of Exercise on Falls in Elderly Patients: a Preplanned Meta-Analysis of the FICSIT Trials. JAMA 1995;273:1341-1347.

Ray W, Taylor J, Meador K et al. A Randomized Trial of a Consultation Service to Reduce Falls in Nursing Homes. JAMA 1997;278:557-562.

Thapa PB, Gideon P, Cost TW, Milam AB and Ray, WA. Antidepressants and the Risk of Falls among Nursing Home Residents. NEJM 1998;339:875-882.

Liu B, Anderson G, Mittmann N, To T, Axcell T and Shear N. Use of Selective Serotonin-Reuptake Inhibitors or Tricyclic Antidepressants and Risk of Hip Fractures in Elderly People. Lancet 1998;351:1303-1307.

Leipzig RM, Cumming RG and Tinetti ME. Drugs and Falls in Older People: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: I. Psychotropic Drugs. JAGS 1999;47:30-39.

Leipzig RM, Cumming RG and Tinetti ME. Drugs and Falls in Older People: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis: II. Cardiac and Analgesic Drugs. JAGS 1999;47:40-50.

Kannus P, Parkkari J, Niemi S, Pasanen M, Palvavev M, Jarvinen M and Vuori I. Prevention of Hip Fracture in Elderly People with Use of a Hip Protector. NEJM 2000;343:1506-1513.

Norwalk M, Prendergast J, Bayles C et al. A Randomized Trial of Exercise Programs among Older Individuals Living in Two Long-Term Facilities: The Falls FREE Program. JAGS 2001;49:859-865.

Jensen J, Lundin-Olsson L, Nyberg L and Gustafson Y. Fall and Injury Prevention in Older People Living in Residential Care Facilities. Ann Int Med 2002;136:733-741.

Hofmann M, Banks P, Javed A and Selhat M. Decreasing the Incidence of Falls in the Nursing Home in a Cost-Conscious Environment: A Pilot Study. J AM Dir Assoc 2003;4:95-97.

Becker C, Kron M, Lindemann U et al. Effectiveness of a Multifaceted Intervention on Falls in Nursing Home Residents. JAGS 2003;51:306-313.

Oliver D, Connelly JB, Victor CR, Shaw FE, Whitehead A, Genc Y, Vanoli A, Martin FC, Gosney MA. Strategies to prevent falls and fractures in hospitals and care homes and effect of cognitive impairment: Systematic review and meta-analyses. BMJ 2007; 334: 82-93.

Sherrington C, Whitney J, Lord S, et al. Effective Exercise for the Prevention of Falls: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis JAGS 2008;56:2234–2243.

Beswick AD et al. Complex interventions to improve physical function and maintain independent living in elderly people: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet 2008; 371: 725-35.