Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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11013400 | Disability and Health Journal | 2018 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
In contrast to prior comparisons from non-NH populations, the incidence of hip fracture was lower in NH residents with MS as compared with matched controls. Residents with MS were much more functionally dependent, which likely explains these findings. Fracture prevention strategies should focus on fall prevention in independent residents; and possibly improvement of health status and facility quality of care in dependent residents.
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Authors
Tingting M.D., Ph.D., Andrew R. Pharm.D., Ph.D., Theresa I. Ph.D., Yoojin M.S., Vincent Ph.D., Qing M.S., Kevin W. Pharm.D., Lori Pharm.D., Douglas P. M.D., M.P.H., Sarah D. M.D., M.P.H.,