Preventing Falls in the Geriatric Patient
- Synopsis
- Discusses the most common causes of falls in the geriatric patient and presents an individualised assessment to identify the patient at risk. Explores various interventions that can be used in caring for the patient at high risk of falling, and looks at alternativies to physical and chemical restraints, including environmental adaptations and reconditioning. Advises on developing a plan to reduce falls, improved patient outcomes and prevent serious injuries in any geriatric care setting.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 20 min.
- Availability
- Sale; 1996 sale: £75.00 (+VAT +p&p)
- Subjects
- Medical sciences
- Keywords
- accidents; geriatric medicine; old people; safety measures
Distributor
- Name
Viewtech Educational Media
- Notes
- NB. Viewtech ceased trading in 2014 and the company’s products are no longer in distribution
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