Fritsch Michelle A, Shelton Penny S
Meds MASH, LLC, 16326 Matthews Road, Monkton, MD 21111, USA.
North Carolina Association of Pharmacists, 1101 Slater Road, Suite 110, Durham, NC 27703, USA.
Clin Geriatr Med. 2017 May;33(2):205-223. doi: 10.1016/j.cger.2017.01.003. Epub 2017 Feb 14.
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.
本文强调了老年人跌倒对健康的重大影响。重点阐述了药剂师在评估和降低这一日益增长的人群跌倒风险方面的重要作用，无论其执业环境如何。此外，还阐明了药剂师与其他临床医生协作采取逐步综合方法进行跌倒评估的重要性。
