Falls in the elderly were predicted opportunistically using a decision tree and systematically using a database-driven screening tool.

M Rafiq; A McGovern; S Jones; K Harris; C Tomson; H Gallagher; S de Lusignan

doi:10.1016/j.jclinepi.2014.03.008

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Falls in the elderly were predicted opportunistically using a decision tree and systematically using a database-driven screening tool.

M Rafiq, A McGovern, S Jones, K Harris, C Tomson, H Gallagher and S de Lusignan

J Clin Epidemiol

28/04/2014

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclinepi.2014.03.008

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Computerised

Elderly

Falls risk

Fractures

General practice

Medical records systems

Screening tool

To identify risk factors for falls and generate two screening tools: an opportunistic tool for use in consultation to flag at risk patients and a systematic database screening tool for comprehensive falls assessment of the practice population.

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Title: Falls in the elderly were predicted opportunistically using a decision tree and systematically using a database-driven screening tool.
Creators: M Rafiq
A McGovern
S Jones
K Harris
C Tomson
H Gallagher
S de Lusignan
Publication Details: J Clin Epidemiol
Date published: 28/04/2014
Date submitted: 17/05/2017
Identifiers: 99512536902346
Academic Unit: University of Surrey
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

Falls in the elderly were predicted opportunistically using a decision tree and systematically using a database-driven screening tool.

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