@article{ref1,
title="Preventive strategy of fall for the prevention of fractures in older people: a review of the evidence",
journal="Nihon eiseigaku zasshi",
year="2003",
author="Kanari, Yumiko and Yasumura, Seiji",
volume="58",
number="3",
pages="347-356",
abstract="This review aims to examine the effectiveness of  fall-related strategies for fracture prevention among elderly population.  Previous studies were reviewed using PubMed and Japan Centra Revuo Medicina  databases. Our five research questions concerned prediction of fracture using  history of accidental falls, fracture risk management, and effectiveness of  exercise programs, home modification and usage of hip protector. We used  "accidental falls" and "fractures" as search strategies.  Obtained results were as follows: a) History of falls predicts future hip  fracture. b) Exercise programs including balance training have positive effects  for fracture prevention. c) Fracture risk evaluation and management reduce the  number of hip fractures among elderly population. d) Environmental hazard  assessment and necessary home modification are effective in preventing fractures  especially among elderly population with the history of falls. e) The hip  protector is a beneficial device for the prevention of hip fractures among  elderly people at high risk of falling.",
language="",
issn="0021-5082",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}