Improving access to comprehensive injury risk assessment and risk factor reduction in older adult populations

J.C. Pressley, B. Barlow, L. Quitel and A. Jafri

American Journal of Public Health, 2007, vol. 97, issue 4, 676-678

Abstract: Preventing injuries in older populations (aged 50-86 years) is more complex than in younger populations because of frailty, comorbidities, polypharmacy, and physical and cognitive functional limitations. To improve accessibility and delivery of comprehensive, focused injury prevention, we developed a model incorporating applicable features of our national children's program with additional elements to address challenges of older populations. The older adult injury prevention model addresses gaps in prevention by improving access to risk factor screening, safety devices, education, counseling, medical care, and referrals.

Date: 2007
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DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2006.091140

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