Citation

Nash L, Bergin N. Nurs. Older People 2018; 30(3): 20-24.

Affiliation

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, West Yorkshire, England.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, RCN Publishing)

DOI

10.7748/nop.2018.e1016

PMID

29569861

Abstract

A literature review found an association between increased falls risk and malnutrition, sarcopenia, vitamin D deficiency and dehydration. Strategies to identify, prevent and treat these conditions can help to reduce falls risk in at-risk groups such as frail, older people. Nurses can reduce falls risk in older people by raising awareness of risk factors and embedding nutritional strategies in local falls reduction strategies.

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Language: en

Keywords

falls; frailty; gerontology; malnutrition; nutrition; older people