Falls in the sitting position—Characteristics and efficacy of preventive measures

Falls in the sitting position—Characteristics and efficacy of preventive measures—

Published:2015 Issue:0 Volume:6 Page:151-157
ISSN:2185-5323
Container-title:Japanese Journal of Comprehensive Rehabilitation Science
language:en
Short-container-title:Jpn J Compr Rehabil Sci

Author:

Watabe Takayuki¹,Sako Rikitaro¹,Suzuki Hisayoshi²,Mano Hidetoshi³,Kawate Nobuyuki³,Mizuma Masazumi³

Affiliation:

1. Department of Rehabilitation, Showa University Fujigaoka Rehabilitation Hospital

2. Graduate School of Nursing and Rehabilitation Sciences, Showa University

3. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Showa University School of Medicine

Publisher

Kaifukuki Rehabilitation Ward Association

Link

https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jjcrs/6/0/6_151/_pdf

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