Which Would Not Be Considered Evidence for the Establishment of an Evidence-Based

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which would not be considered evidence for the establishment of an evidence-based protocol for reducing falls in frail elderly people? A report or paper on the:

• A) correlational study investigating the use of pain medications and incidence of falls in hospitalized elderly people.
• B) ethical position paper on restraining elderly people in extended care facilities.
• C) expert opinion statement regarding balance training and therapy.
• D) meta-analysis of reporting falls among elderly people in extended care facilities.

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Definitions:

Temporal Bone

A bone situated at the sides and base of the skull, containing the structures of the ear.

Sternum

A flat bone located in the center of the chest, serving as a major attachment point for ribs and protecting vital chest organs.

Axial

The term axial refers to positions, structures, or movements that are situated around, or part of, the central axis of the body or an organ.

Temporal Bone

A large bone in the skull that houses structures of the ear and participates in the formation of the sides and base of the skull.