Tag Archives: Falls Prevention Programmes

Recently Published Resources on Falls Prevention – In the Community and in Hospitals (BMJ / NHS Improvement / NIHR / JAMA Internal Medicine)

Posted on March 31, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary There are uncertainties about the effectiveness of environmental interventions to reduce risk of falls among older persons living in the community. A BMJ systematic review covers the options, coming down in favour of occupational therapist-led environment risk assessments and … Continue reading →

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Uncertainties Concerning the Efficacy of Interventions for Falls Prevention in Older People Living in the Community (Cochrane Database)

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A recent systematic review examines the possible benefits (or harms) of multifactorial and multiple component interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community. “Multifactorial interventions may reduce the rate of falls compared with usual care or … Continue reading →

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Systematic Review of Falls Reduction Interventions for Older Adults Recently Discharged From Hospital (Age and Ageing)

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A joint Australian and American review has examined the evidence concerning the effectiveness of falls prevention interventions for community-dwelling older adults discharged recently from hospitals. Twelve falls prevention interventions were considered. Home exercise interventions were not found to be … Continue reading →

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Enhanced Health in Care Homes and Other Care Settings: Information Resources (HEE / Skills for Care / UHB)

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Health Education England (HEE) has identified Integrated Care as a key priority. HEE has the aim of supporting the workforce in delivering person-centred and coordinated healthcare services. Integrated Care Toolkit (West Midlands ICTT) The West Midlands Integrated Care Transformation … Continue reading →

National Audit of Inpatient Falls: Audit Report 2015 (RCP)

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Royal College of Physicians (RCP)’s Falls and Fragility Fracture Audit Programme involves a national clinical audit of the care received by patients in hospital. The following annual report summarises findings of the National Audit of Inpatient Falls. Although … Continue reading →

Dementia-Friendly Technology Charter (Department of Health / Dementia Challenge / Alzheimer’s Society)

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Dementia-Friendly Technology Charter, developed as one part of the Dementia Friendly Communities component of the Prime Minister’s Dementia Challenge, is about ensuring people with dementia benefit from the many forms of new technology created with their interests in … Continue reading →

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Clinical Commissioning Groups (Regional Voices / VONNE / House of Commons Library / NHS England / NHS Clinical Commissioners / ICSA / NICE / King’s Fund)

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Regional Voices network in the North East, VONNE, has produced briefings to help the voluntary sector to understand the reformed health and care system. While they contain region-specific information for the North East, they are of nation-wide interest … Continue reading →

Predictors Of Fracture: Falls in Hospitals and Residential Care Facilities (BMJ Open)

Posted on August 9, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A study of the predictors of fall-related fractures in healthcare settings was performed to identify any association between fall-related factors and fracture outcomes. A retrospective study of data from 197 public healthcare facilities in Queensland (Australia) was performed, including falls … Continue reading →

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Falls Assessment and Prevention in Older People: CG161 (NICE)

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary This National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) clinical guideline covers the assessment and prevention of falls in older people. This guideline updates and replaces the earlier guidance on “Falls (NICE Clinical Guideline 21)” and includes information on the … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Falls Prevention Programmes

Uncertainties Concerning the Efficacy of Interventions for Falls Prevention in Older People Living in the Community (Cochrane Database)

National Audit of Inpatient Falls: Audit Report 2015 (RCP)

Falls Assessment and Prevention in Older People: CG161 (NICE)

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