• Interventions for preventing falls in older people in care facilities and hospitals 

      Cameron, Ian Douglas; Gillespie, Lesley D.; Robertson, M. Clare; Murray, Geoff R.; Hill, Keith D.; Cumming, Robert G.; Kerse, Ngaire (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)
      Background: falls in nursing care facilities and hospitals are common events that cause considerable morbidity and mortality for older people. Objectives: to assess the effectiveness of interventions designed to reduce ...
    • Interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community 

      Gillespie, Lesley D.; Robertson, M. Clare; Gillespie, William J.; Sherrington, Catherine; Gates, Simon; Clemson, Lindy M.; Lamb, Sarah E. (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2012)
      As people get older, they may fall more often for a variety of reasons including problems with balance, poor vision, and dementia. Up to 30% may fall in a year. Although one in five falls may require medical attention, ...