@article{ref1,
title="Falls in the elderly: Spectrum and prevention",
journal="Canadian family physician",
year="2011",
author="Al-Aama, Tareef",
volume="57",
number="7",
pages="771-776",
abstract="Objective To provide family physicians with a practical, evidence-based approach to fall prevention in the elderly. Sources of information MEDLINE was searched using terms relevant to falls among the elderly in the community and in institutions. Relevant English-language papers published from 1980 to July 2010 were reviewed. Relevant geriatric society guidelines were reviewed as well. Main message Falls are a common and serious health problem with devastating consequences. Several risk factors have been identified in the literature. Falls can be prevented through several evidence-based interventions, which can be either single or multicomponent interventions. Identifying at-risk patients is the most important part of management, as applying preventive measures in this vulnerable population can have a profound effect on public health. Conclusion Family physicians have a pivotal role in screening older patients for risk of falls, and applying preventive strategies for patients at risk.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0008-350X",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}