Exploring how falls prevention practitioners assess and manage concerns about falling.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Concerns about falling (CaF) are common in older adults. They can lead to various negative outcomes, including an increased risk for future falls. The Worlds Falls Guidelines recently published recommendations for assessing and treating CaF. However, the extent to which these guidelines have been adopted into falls prevention practice (in addition to the barriers preventing implementation) are currently unknown.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was completed by 114 healthcare professionals working in falls prevention and rehabilitation services in the UK and Ireland. The survey explored their experiences and perceptions regarding the management and assessment of CaF.

Results

Only 39% of respondents reported using the Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-

SUBMITTER: Nicklen B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11850553 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature