Measuring the psychological outcomes of falling: a systematic review

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A review of measures assessing the psychological outcomes of falls in older people is presented. The measurement properties of single and multi-item instrument's reliability, validity, responsiveness and feasibility are described.

United Kingdom, Psychological aspects, Complications and side effects

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Development of a common outcome data set for fall injury prevention trials: The prevention of falls network Europe consensus

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Suggestion and common outcome data set to help the future research work in the field of prevention of fall injuries in old aged people are developed by Prevention of Falls Network Europe (ProFaNE).

Europe, Care and treatment, Prevention

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Newly reported chronic conditions and onset of functional dependency

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A three-year cohort study examining the relationship between newly reported chronic conditions and subsequent dependency in older adults.

United States, Chronic diseases, Dependency (Psychology)

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