Exploration of Fall Risk in Regional Australia

Kristy Robson

Exploration of Fall Risk in Regional Australia

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Falling continues to be a significant public health issue. This mixed method research aimed to enhance understanding of the contextual factors that influence fall risk in older people in regional Australia. Findings highlighted the complex interplay between factors that impact upon current identification and management of older people at risk of fall related injury. Arising from this research was an holistic model of care that involves the range of stakeholders empowering and supporting older people to maintain safe independence as they age.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	Charles Sturt University
Supervisors/Advisors	Coyle, Julia, Co-Supervisor Pope, Rod, Co-Supervisor
Award date	21 Mar 2016
Place of Publication	Australia
Publisher	Charles Sturt University
Publication status	Published - 2016

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Examiner: Exploration of fall risk in regional Australia - K. Robson
Dionigi, R. (Principal Supervisor)
2016
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