Fall prevention in older adults with the use of technology in occupational therapy

Expiry Date
: 31/12/2025
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points
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The review looks at how the use of technology can assist in fall prevention in older adults.

Keywords: Older adults, occupational therapy, smart home technology, falls

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Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to review how can the use of technology assist in fall prevention in older adults.

Educational Outcomes:

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

  1. Approaches and strategies to fall risk using technology in occupational therapy.
  2. What technology can be used to assist in fall prevention in older adults. 

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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