Background Approximately 30% of people over 65 years of age living in the community fall
each year. This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in 2009. Objectives To …

Aims: Falls often result in soft tissue injuries, dislocations, fractures, longstanding pain and
reduced quality of life. Therefore, fall preventive programmes have been developed …

The following article is a summary of the American Geriatrics Society/British Geriatrics
Society Clinical Practice Guideline for Prevention of Falls in Older Persons (2010). This …

Foreword This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical
problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of …

Background Approximately 30 per cent of people over 65 years of age and living in the
community fall each year; the number is higher in institutions. Although less than one fall in …

Most homes contain potential hazards, and many older people attribute their falls to trips or
slips inside the home or immediate home surroundings. However, the existence of home …

Background Falls and fall‐related injuries are common. A third of community‐dwelling
people aged over 65 years fall each year. Falls can have serious consequences including …

Objective: This study seeks to determine the efficacy of environmental interventions in
reducing falls in community-dwelling older people. Method: A systematic review and meta …

The book originated from our recognition that although a growing international multi-
disciplinary interest in ageing and place had, over the years, been responsible for a rich and …

OBJECTIVES: To assess the effectiveness of an environmental falls prevention intervention
delivered by qualified occupational therapists or unqualified trained assessors. DESIGN: A …