Citation

de Jong MR, van der Elst M, Hartholt KA. Ther. Adv. Drug Saf. 2013; 4(4): 147-154.

Affiliation

Department of Surgery, Reinier de Graaf Group, Delft, and Department of Geriatrics, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/2042098613486829

PMID

25114778

Abstract

Falls are the leading cause of injuries among older adults, aged 65 years and older. Furthermore, falls are an increasing public health problem because of ageing populations worldwide due to an increase in the number of older adults, and an increase in life expectancy. Numerous studies have identified risk factors and investigated possible strategies to prevent (recurrent) falls in community-dwelling older people and those living in long-term care facilities. Several types of drugs have been associated with an increased fall risk. Since drugs are a modifiable risk factor, periodic drug review among older adults should be incorporated in a fall prevention programme.

Language: en