Hainsworth Terry
Nurs Times. 2004;100(49):28-30.
Falls in older people are a significant problem causing both injury and loss of independence. New guidance from the National Institute for Clinical Excellence on the assessment and prevention of falls clearly sets out evidence-based practice and is supported by patient and carer information that highlights the need for a patient-centred approach to falls prevention.
老年人跌倒问题严重，会导致受伤和失去独立生活能力。英国国家临床优化研究所（National Institute for Clinical Excellence）发布的关于跌倒评估与预防的新指南明确阐述了循证实践，并辅以患者及护理人员信息，强调了预防跌倒需采取以患者为中心的方法。
