Title

Follow the evidence to be sure your falls prevention strategies stand up: Falls cause injury and distress in older people, but small changes can help prevent them. Find out how to enhance your practice, protect individuals’ quality of life and optimise their safety with evidence-based care

Authors

Trueland, Jennifer

Abstract

Although people of all ages can fall, it is more common in older people, with 30% of adults aged over 65 affected every year. For older people falls can cause serious injury, distress and lead to a loss of independence. Nurses can help reduce the risk of falls by promoting exercise, using AI solutions and even serving caffeine-free drinks.

Subjects

CAFFEINE; MEDICAL quality control; HIP fractures; EXERCISE; PATIENT safety; ARTIFICIAL intelligence; PARKINSON'S disease; POLYPHARMACY; STRENGTH training; ORGANIZATIONAL change; COGNITION disorders; QUALITY of life; EVIDENCE-based medicine; STROKE; ACCIDENTAL falls; PREVENTIVE health services; VITAMIN D; POSTURAL balance; DISEASE complications; OLD age

Publication

Nursing Standard, 2024, Vol 39, Issue 9, p59

ISSN

0029-6570

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.7748/ns.39.9.59.s19