TURKISH JOURNAL OF GERIATRICS-TURK GERIATRI DERGISI, cilt.15, sa.2, ss.188-194, 2012 (SCI-Expanded)
Introduction: Falls in the elderly are a significant problem with consequences that may lead to death. Although many studies have been conducted regarding falls in the elderly, little is known of their own perceptions and experiences of falling. The purpose of this study was to better understand how the elderly living in institutions understand and perceive their experiences of falling.