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In long-term care
facilities, or nursing home, people tend to be frailer than those living in the community.
Physical rehabilitation programs e.g. walking exercise, physical therapy were beneficial
to increase strength, or balance. Assessment of environments and modification were
associated with reduction of incidences of fall when they are combined with other
interventions. Physical restraints often used in nursing home setting. However restraints
can cause loss of self-confidence, limitation of freedom of movement leading to serious
fall-related injuries.
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