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Falls prevention: how can nurses provide evidence-based care?

Falls can cause injury and distress in older people, but small changes can help prevent them. Find out how to enhance your practice with evidence-based care

Jennifer Trueland
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Illustration showing a figure in black on a blue background standing in the middle of a row of giant dominoes, with one arm outstretched to prevent the dominoes to the left falling, suggesting falls prevention

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