How should we manage fear of falling in older adults living in the community?
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Factors Associated With Fear of Falling and Functional Independence in Older Adult Living in an Iranian Nursing Home: A Cross-Sectional Study
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عنوان ژورنال:
- BMJ
دوره 346 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013