Systematic review of fall risk assessment tools in primary care settings, among older adults living independently

A useful review exploring the validity and predictive performance of falls risk assessment tools often in use, also exploring suggested methods and barriers to fall risk intervention.

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to gain an understanding of the validity of fall risk assessment tools commonly used by healthcare professionals, as well as possible improved ways forward.

Editor's comments:
This article is relevant to those working in adult rehabilitation or older adult care institutions, helping them make informed assessment decisions where increased fall risk may be prevalent.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

1. Basic fall risks stats and consequences.

2. Impeding factors and reasons to promote preventative fall risk interventions.
3. Selection criteria and study methods chosen for this review.
4. An exploration of the validity of several fall risk assessments with regards to their sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy in everyday use.
5. Recommendations about fall prevention assessments/strategies/interventions.

Instructions for this Module

• Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
• You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
• The pass grade is 70%;
• You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
• Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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