A comprehensive fall prevention program integrated into primary healthcare systems significantly reduced falls among older adults, according to a large cluster randomized clinical trial published in ...

Falls are a serious public health problem globally, particularly in acute care hospitals, where hospitalized patients are at high risk for falls and may experience adverse outcomes such as prolonged ...

Pediatric falls in hospital settings represent a significant yet largely preventable patient safety challenge. Falls can result in pain, injury and prolonged hospital stays, while also imposing ...

This section summarizes the findings of fall prevention trials undertaken in older individuals with cognitive impairment conducted in community, residential aged care and hospital settings. Table 2 ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Fire-Rescue’s new Community Response Team has formed a fall prevention partnership with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital’s trauma team. The fall prevention partnership is all ...

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Bureau of Aging, Community Living and Supports Health Services, Oakland University and the Michigan Falls Prevention Coalition have ...