The World Falls Guidelines for the Prevention of Falls in Older Adults
The World Falls Guidelines for the Prevention of Falls in Older Adults
This course includes
Overview
Falls in older adults are common, affect independence and are associated with increased morbidity, mortality and health care costs. While trends show some chronic diseases are diminishing among older adults, falls and fall-related injuries are increasing. In October 2022, world guidelines for falls prevention and management for older adults was published.
This project was a global initiative to create standardized clinical practice guidelines that can be used in different settings and countries. A multidisciplinary committee across 40 countries, including physiotherapy researchers, worked on this project.
This online course will provide an overview of the world guidelines for falls prevention and management for older adults, highlighting the areas that are relevant to physiotherapy practice, and updating current best practice in this area.
This online course is presented by Dr. Susan Hunter PT PhD is an Associate Professor in the School of Physical Therapy at the University of Western Ontario.
The instructors
The Seniors’ Health Division (SHD) is a special interest group within the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. SHD is committed to providing members with services related to older adult health and physiotherapy practice.
It is comprised of physiotherapists from across Canada who work with older adults in a variety of practice settings, including acute geriatric care, geriatric rehabilitative and restorative units, long term care settings, community based and home care settings.
SHD is a member of The International Association of Physical Therapists working with Older Persons.
Vision of the Seniors' Health Division: Older Canadians are moving, moving more and moving better with the help of physiotherapists.
Mission of the Seniors' Health Division: To support our members in providing excellent physiotherapy care to optimize the independence and quality of life of older adults.
Material included in this course
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The World Falls Guidelines for the Prevention of Falls in Older Adults
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Welcome!
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Aim of the World Falls Guideline
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Gait and Balance Assessment and Concern About Falling
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Main Recommendations - Community-Dwelling Older Adults
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Low Risk Group
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Intermediate and High Risk Groups
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Main Recommendations - Acute Care
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Main Recommendations - Institutional Setting
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Summary
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Questions
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Feedback
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