Nathalie van der Velde,Lotta J Seppala,Alvaro Casas Herrero et al. Nathalie van der Velde et al.

This position paper by the EuGMS Special Interest Group (SIG) on Falls and Fractures addresses the implementation of the WFG among community-dwelling older adults and falls prevention across Europe by providing an overview of the current status of WFG adoption in Europe and discusses the challenges and...The EuGMS SIG on Falls and Fractures advocates for a commitment of healthcare providers as well as insurers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to collaborative European initiatives-such as developing a standardised falls prevention strategy, promoting evidence-based implementation plans, establishing...a European-wide research agenda, and creating under- and postgraduate curricula-which are essential for advancing falls prevention efforts across Europe.

Anthony Scerri,Stephen Lungaro-Mifsud Anthony Scerri

This umbrella review synthesised evidence from ten systematic reviews to explore the factors influencing the implementation of falls prevention interventions in RLTC, using the i-PARIHS framework. Six EBSCO databases and Scopus were searched without date or language limiters.

Hadeel Alsaleh,Amy K Drahota,Julie Udell Hadeel Alsaleh

This study sought to understand older people's perspectives towards falls and falls prevention within the context of limited fall prevention services....Older people were found to have positive attitudes towards preventing falls, and beliefs around fate and autonomy towards falls prevention were found to independently co-exist (theme 2). Attitudes towards falls prevention were shaped by simplified understanding and concerns about falling (theme 3).

Sara Vandervelde,Ellen Vlaeyen,Bernadette Dierckx de Casterlé et al. Sara Vandervelde et al.

Despite strong evidence supporting the efficacy of multifactorial falls prevention interventions, their implementation in community settings remains inconsistent....There is a need to systematically develop and proactively tailor multifactorial falls prevention interventions and implementation strategies to the context....This study aims to describe the systematic development of the BE-EMPOWERed program, a comprehensive falls prevention initiative, and its corresponding implementation strategies to enhance the uptake and effectiveness of a multifactorial falls prevention interventions in community-dwelling older people...A detailed implementation plan was created and implementation facilitators were trained to support the adoption of multifactorial falls prevention interventions across primary care areas in Flanders....Conclusions: The successful implementation of multifactorial falls prevention interventions in community settings requires addressing multiple contextual levels, from individual to organizational and policy-related factors.

Michaël R Laurent,Jolan Dupont,Wim Lemahieu et al. Michaël R Laurent et al.

Optimization of calcium and vitamin D metabolism and non-pharmacological measures including exercise and falls prevention should be considered in all patients.

Wing Keung Ip,Jeffrey Soar,Kenneth Fong et al. Wing Keung Ip et al.

The VR group received 16 training sessions over 8-10 weeks, while the control group received a non-VR falls prevention program.

Ashwini Kulkarni Ashwini Kulkarni

Methods: A 72-year-old woman with a recurrent history of falls participated in an 8-week intervention as part of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) balance and falls prevention credential program. This study was conducted in Virginia Beach, USA, at the participant's residence.

Caglayan Yasan,Bianca Rohlje,Jessica Cork et al. Caglayan Yasan et al.

Various aspects of falls in patients were examined, including factors contributing to falls; the impact of falls on patients' confidence; education about falls prevention measures through brochures and implemented strategies; and patient adherence to the falls prevention plan....Conclusion: To promote cooperation and foster patient understanding of risk, it is crucial to involve patients in their falls prevention plan on a daily basis during their episode of care....The increasing risk of falls, particularly among the ageing population, requires better processes and partnering with consumers using a multidisciplinary approach to person-centred falls prevention strategies....Understanding patient perceptions of the factors contributing to their falls will assist nurses understanding and lead to improvement in communication and falls prevention during their hospital stay.

Júlio Belo Fernandes,Josefa Domingos,Sónia Fernandes et al. Júlio Belo Fernandes et al.

Background: As Parkinson's disease (PD) progresses, patients experience difficulties with gait and balance, requiring assistive devices to ensure fall prevention and safety. Despite the advantages provided by these aids, ...

Xuan Wen,Rui Deng,Xinping Wang et al. Xuan Wen et al.

Effective management strategies targeting chronic pain and falls prevention could serve as crucial interventions to address frailty.