Fall-Related Medications and Fall Risk as Predictors of Fall-Related Hospitalization Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Current tools for assessing and weighing the personal, environmental, and pharmacological factors that influence the likelihood of falls among older adults could be significantly improved through larger cohort studies using significant endpoints, such as fall-related hospitalizations.

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Journal of Gerontological Nursing
Published
2026-02-26
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https://doi.org/10.3928/00989134-20260219-02
Primary Topic
Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
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Fall-Related Medications and Fall Risk as Predictors of Fall-Related Hospitalization Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Yvonne Johnston, Tamara Alibrahim
Journal of Gerontological Nursing
Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
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Fall-Related Medications and Fall Risk as Predictors of Fall-Related Hospitalization Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults

Yvonne Johnston, Tamara Alibrahim
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Abstract

Current tools for assessing and weighing the personal, environmental, and pharmacological factors that influence the likelihood of falls among older adults could be significantly improved through larger cohort studies using significant endpoints, such as fall-related hospitalizations.

Journal of Gerontological Nursing
Binghamton University (US), Endicott College (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 46%
Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
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