Cost-benefit analysis of fall injuries prevented by a programme of home modifications: a cluster randomised controlled trial

Conclusions This is the first randomised controlled trial to examine the benefits of home modification for reducing fall injury costs in the general population. The results show a convincing economic justification for undertaking relatively low-cost home repairs and installing safety features to prevent falls. Trial registration number ACTRN12609000779279.

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Source: Injury Prevention - January 19, 2017 Category: Accident Prevention Authors: Keall, M. D., Pierse, N., Howden-Chapman, P., Guria, J., Cunningham, C. W., Baker, M. G. Tags: Clinical trials (epidemiology) Original article Source Type: research