List of Risk Factors – Appendix E
Tables 10, 11 and 12 list of risk factors that include fall risk factors, health conditions associated with increased risk of falls, and factors associated with increased risk of falls injury.
Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. (2017). Appendix E of RNAO Prevention of Falls and Reducing Injury from Falls Best Practice Guideline. (4th Ed.). Toronto, ON: Author. (p.88-91.)
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