Validating recall of falls by older people

N Peel

doi:10.1016/s0001-4575(99)00066-4

Validating recall of falls by older people

Accid Anal Prev. 2000 May;32(3):371-2. doi: 10.1016/s0001-4575(99)00066-4.

Author

N Peel¹

Affiliation

¹ Healthy Ageing Research Unit, University of Queensland Medical School, Herston, Australia.

PMID: 10776852
DOI: 10.1016/s0001-4575(99)00066-4

Abstract

Falls among older people are a priority issue for accident analysis because they are relatively common, carry a significant burden of morbidity and mortality, affect lifestyle choices, are a high cost to the community, and are potentially preventable.

MeSH terms

Accidental Falls*
Age Factors
Aged
Humans
Mental Recall*
Reproducibility of Results