Fall prevention by risk factor reduction has been tested in a number of approaches. Multifactorial approaches—such as medical and occupational therapy assessment or adjustment in medications, behavioral instructions, and exercise programs—have been demonstrated in the Prevention of Falls in the Elderly ...
Intervention components vary based on the initial assessment and could include group or individual exercise, psychological interventions (cognitive behavioral therapy), nutrition therapy, education, medication management, urinary incontinence management, environmental modification, physical or occupational therapy, ...
Patients assigned to the intervention group (n=184) underwent a detailed medical and occupational-therapy assessment with referral to relevant services if indicated; those assigned to the control group (n=213) received usual care only. The analyses were by intention to treat. Follow-up data were...
Conclusion: Lessons learned may be of interest to other SVH facilities seeking to improve their falls prevention program.doi:10.1080/02703181.2019.1636923Lisa ZubkoffJulia NeilyValarie DelankoYinong Young-XuPeter D. MillsPhysical & Occupational Therapy in Geriatrics...
To explore older adults’ perceptions of using Falls Sensei, the factors that would affect the adoption of this application, and the extent to which modification of falls prevention related behaviour can occur as a consequence of playing the Falls Sensei game. ...
Why is it important to consider environmental hazards as part of a fall prevention programme? Falls are common and can be deadly, but they are preventable. Approximately one‐third of people age 65 years and older fall each year. Most falls occur in the home, and more than 30% of all fa...
The ED VOU Falls program is one of the VOU pathways and is a multi-component fall prevention program for fall patients who present after an ED visit. The paramedic conducts a home safety evaluation, a Timed Up and Go Test (TUG). During the VOU visit, the ED physician conducts a ...
Brandis S. A collaborative occupational therapy and nursing approach to falls prevention in hospital inpatients. J Qual Clin Pract. 1999;19(4):215-220.Brandis S. A collaborative occupational therapy and nursing approach to falls prevention in hospital inpatients. Journal of Quality Clinical Practice...
There is also a mental component to regaining balance, says Arlene Schmid, an associate professor of occupational therapy at Colorado State University. This mental aspect is a bigger factor for people with impaired balance due to advanced age or illness. ...
Aim: Primary or secondary study aim was not fall prevention. KQ indicates key question; USPSTF, US Preventive Services Task Force. aStudies may appear in more than 1 intervention category. Figure 3. Pooled Analyses for Multifactorial and Exercise Interventions View LargeDownload IRR indicates ...