Predictors of falls and fracture hospital admissions for South London and Maudsley patients

  • Applicant: Gayan Perera
  • Project ID: 15-117

People with serious mental illness, depression and reduced cognition are at increased risk of lower bone mineral density and fractures. The objective of this study is to identify risk factors for falls and fracturs for patients receiving mental health care, particularly those with depression, severe mental disorders, and dementia.

The Clinical Record Interactive Search (CRIS) system is a computer system that allows researchers at the NIHR Maudsley Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) to carry out research using information from South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust clinical records.

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South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
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