Citation

Fritsch MA, Shelton PS. Clin. Geriatr. Med. 2017; 33(2): 205-223.

Affiliation

North Carolina Association of Pharmacists, 1101 Slater Road, Suite 110, Durham, NC 27703, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.cger.2017.01.003

PMID

28364992

Abstract

This article highlights the significant health impact of falls among older adults. An emphasis is placed on the vital role of the pharmacist, regardless of practice setting, in assessing and reducing falls risk for this growing population. In addition, the importance of a stepwise comprehensive approach to falls assessment by pharmacists in collaboration with other clinicians is elucidated.

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Language: en

Keywords

Falls; Falls assessment; Geriatric; Medication; Patient safety; Pharmacist