Abstract
We determined adherence to nine fall-related ACOVE quality indicators to investigate the quality of management of falls in the elderly population by general practitioners in the Netherlands. Our findings demonstrate overall low adherence to these indicators, possibly indicating insufficiency in the quality of fall management. Most indicators showed a positive association between increased risk for functional decline and adherence, four of which with statistical significance.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 569-576 |
Journal | Osteoporosis International |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2016 |
Keywords
- Elderly; Fall detection; Primary care; Quality indicators; Quality of care