A Classification Regression Tree Analysis to Reduce Balance Impairments and Falls in the Older population: Impact on Resource Utilization and Clinical Decision-Making in USA Rehabilitation Service Delivery
Lucinda Pfalzer, Amy Yorke, Jennifer Ellis, Laurie Otis, Bridget Gorski
Background/Purpose: Over 1/3 of adults over age 65 experiences at least one fall each year. This pilot report uses a classification regression tree analysis (CART) to model the outcomes for balance/risk of falls from the Gentiva® Safe Strides® Program (SSP). Methods/Outcomes: SSP is a home-based balance/fall prevention program designed to treat root causes of a patient Full Text
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