Fall Prevention Resources


 

Across the Continuum



Research

Systematic Review Multi-Factorial Assessment Tools
Associations Between Obesity Overweight Fall Risk Health Stats of Older Adults
Effect of Obesity on Falls Injury Disability
Calibrating ADL IADL Scales
Evaluation of Fall Risk Assessment Tools for Psychiatric Patient Comparative Study
Get Up Stand Up Pilot Study
Balance Mobility Tests Can Assess Falls Risk When Cognition Is Impaired
Preventing Falls Among Older People with Mental Health Problems: A Systematic Review
Preventing Falls Older Women with Poor Hearing May Run Higher Risk of Walking Problems
Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation on Muscle Strength, Gait and Balance in Older Adults

Continuing Professional Development

Falls Prevention Professional Events
Sagelink Education
Canadian Fall Prevention.ca
Geri-Em Trauma Falls
Positive Steps Work E-Learning - Free Online Course on Fall Prevention for People Working in Community / Patient Homes

Networking

Sign up to receive communications from the South East Regional Integrated Fall Prevention & Management Strategy
Falls Community of Practice - LOOP
Submit Content and Changes to Keep SouthEasthealthline.ca Current

Events

Fall Prevention Education For Health Care Workers in the South East Region

Quality Improvement

Reducing Falls and Injuries from Falls
Improving a Fall Prevention and Management Program in an Acute Care Setting
Preventing Falls: From Evidence to Improvement in Canadian Health Care

Other Helpful Resources

Choosing the Correct Walking Aid for Patients
Best Practices for Fall Risk Assessment Tool Use Frail Elderly: The Physiotherapist's Role in Preventing Hospital Admission
Falls Prevention: Investigating Best Practice for Community Occupational Therapists
Clinical Guidelines for Seniors Falls Prevention
WHO Global Report on Falls Prevention in Older Age
Geriatric Examination Tool Kit