Sawka AM, Ismaila N, Cranney A, Thabane L, Kastner M, et al. (2010) A Scoping Review of Strategies for the Prevention of Hip Fracture in Elderly Nursing Home Residents. PLoS ONE 5(3): e9515. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0009515
http://www.plosone.org/article/info:doi/10.1371/journal.pone.0009515
This study aimed to identify efficacious hip fracture strategies for elderly residing in nursing homes. The authors concluded that the intervention with the strongest evidence for reduction of hip fractures in LTC is Vitamin D supplementation; but more research on other interventions is needed.
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