Citation

Cheung C. Adv. Skin Wound Care 2017; 30(1): 40-46.

Affiliation

Catherine Cheung, MD, FRCPC • Geriatrician • Women's College Hospital • Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/01.ASW.0000508713.25077.d6

PMID

27984273

Abstract

GENERAL PURPOSE: To provide an overview of the assessment and management of risk factors for falls in older adults. TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care. LEARNING OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES: After participating in this educational activity, the participant should be better able to:1. Outline the components of an evidence-based falls assessment and identify risk factors for falls.2. Specify strategies to reduce falls in older adults, especially as related to maintaining skin integrity. ABSTRACT: Older adult patients may present to skin and wound care clinicians with skin injuries as a result of falls. In addition, chronic wounds associated with the patient's conditions may also increase his/her falls risk. Hence, appropriate assessment and management of the risk of falls in older adult patients are key elements of patient-centered care.

Language: en