Publications by authors named "Catherine K Forster"
BMC Geriatr
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the link between fall risk-increasing drugs (FRIDs) and fall rates among generally healthy older adults living in the community, an area that has not been thoroughly researched before.
- It observes 2,157 participants aged 70 and older over three years to evaluate how FRID use (both single and multiple) correlates with total falls, injurious falls, and recurrent falls.
- Results indicate that a significant portion of participants using FRIDs experienced a higher incidence of falls during the study period, underscoring the potential risks of these medications in older adults.
