Citation

Close JC. Best Pract. Res. Clin. Rheumatol. 2013; 27(6): 821-834.

Affiliation

Neuroscience Research Australia and Prince of Wales Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia. Electronic address: j.close@neura.edu.au.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.berh.2013.12.001

PMID

24836338

Abstract

Over the years, a number of strategies have been investigated to prevent falls in older people in a number of settings. Over 200 randomised controlled trials now exist, and the challenge for the discerning clinician is to read and interpret the existing literature so as to be able to implement effective strategies, targeting the right individual with the right intervention. This chapter reviews the current literature and attempts to simplify what has become an enormously complex area. Interventions are reviewed in three main settings - community, hospital and care facilities and based on the type of approach - single, multiple or multifactorial interventions. It also considers the reality in which we practise and provides some 'best bets' to consider at this point in time.

Language: en