Spatial Clusters of Serious Falls Requiring Hospitalisation: Implications for Targeted Prevention Strategies
Fall injury incidence was consistent in the study periods suggesting little if any effect of the rise in working from/staying at home on falls at home. Additionally, the need for geographically targeted fall interventions is warranted for identified high risk areas characterised by older age and disadvantaged populations.
Authors
- Helen M. Achat
- Shanley Chong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7666-6659)
- Joanne M. Stubbs (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6846-0324)
Institutions
- Sydney Local Health District (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Health Promotion Journal of Australia
- Published
- 2025-02-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.70007
- Primary Topic
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00