2011 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Risk Managements of repeat falls among the elderly with dementia : Holistic strategies based on therisk assessment
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21792312
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Research Field |
Community health/Gerontological nurisng
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| Research Institution | Kitasato University |
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Principal Investigator |
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| Project Period (FY) |
2009 – 2011
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| Keywords | 認知症 / 転倒 / リスク管理 / 家族看護 |
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| Research Abstract |
As results of the study that aimed to clarify the effective risk managements for repeat falls among the elderly with dementia, electronic fall sensors, futons, wearing safety helmets and pants, activities for preventing falls, and using fall assessment tools wereidentified as effective strategies. This tool should be used only for the elderly diagnosed as dementia or cognitive impairment.
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Research Products
(5 results)
