Overall, ICT fall interventions improved fall efficacy but not cognitive function. For quality of life (QOL), mixed results were found depending on the assessment tools.
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This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of modifying the home environment on falls in older adults with dementia. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This systematic review aimed to evaluate the type, nature and effectiveness of interventions undertaken to reduce falls with community-dwelling adults with intellectual disability and the quality of this evidence. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This study identified the intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors of patients who experience early inpatient falls (within 48 hours of admission). To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Examines the causal associations of tobacco and alcohol consumption on frailty and falls. Findings demonstrate that tobacco use, but not alcohol drinking, significantly increases the risk of frailty and falling. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
This article aims to enable readers to understand the environmental risks in different care settings and how age-related changes can affect risk. It also aims to ensure that readers are aware of how environmental modifications can reduce risk.
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To deliver safe and high-quality care, clinical data on nursing-sensitive indicators and transparency are needed. A comprehensive narrative review of the literature was conducted to describe the prevalence and incidence of nursing-sensitive indicators, namely, falls, incontinence, malnutrition, pain, pressure injury and restraints in home care. To read the full article, choose Open Athens “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
The present study aimed to identify signs of frequent fall-related body dysfunction (depression/cognition) as exhibited in daily activities among older adults. The role of fall risk in mediating body dysfunction and daily activities was also explored. To read the full article, choose “Institutional Login” and search for “Midlands Partnership”.
Why you should read this article:
To identify medicines that can precipitate or cause falls, as well as those that can increase the risk of fall-related injuries
To understand the importance of including medication reviews as part of falls prevention strategies
To consider actions you could take in your practice to prevent medicines-related falls in older people
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Falls among older people with diabetes mellitus (DM) are a major health concern. Preventive measures can be implemented to reduce the likelihood of falls. The aim of this study was to determine the factors most strongly associated with falls in older people living with DM who receive at-home care support services. This will inform home-visiting nurses to prioritise falls prevention strategies in the care of clients who are at high risk of falls. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) has several enduring effects that can lead to further harm and/or lower quality of life. These effects include falling and body pain, neither of which have been fully explored. This study aims to examine the risk factors associated with falling and potential causes of body pain in a post-GBS population. To read the full article, log in using your NHS OpenAthens details.
To provide a comprehensive collection of evidence on the effectiveness of exercise interventions to prevent falls and support clinical decision‐making.. To read the full article, log in using your MPFT NHS OpenAthens details.
A thermal sensor alarm system that identifies older patients who may be about to fall out of bed is being trialled at a trust in England. To read the full article, log in using your MPFT NHS OpenAthens details.
Open access. Conducting post-fall huddles is considered an integral component of a fall-risk-reduction program. However, there is no evidence linking post-fall huddles to patient outcomes or perceptions of teamwork and safety culture. The purpose of this study is to determine associations between conducting post-fall huddles and repeat fall rates and between post-fall huddle participation and perceptions of teamwork and safety culture.
To examine the association between hearing aids (HAs) and time to diagnosis of Alzheimer disease (AD) or dementia, anxiety or depression, and injurious falls among adults, aged 66 years and older, within 3 years of hearing loss (HL) diagnosis.. To read the full article, log in using your NHS Athens details. To access full-text: click “Log in/Register” (top right hand side). Click ‘Institutional Login’ then select 'OpenAthens Federation', then ‘NHS England’. Enter your Athens details to view the article.
People with intellectual disability (ID) experience age‐related changes earlier in life, and as such, falls among people with ID are of serious concern. Falls can cause injury and consequently reduce quality of life. Limited studies have investigated the incidence of falls among people with ID and the associated risk factors. The purpose of this study was to investigate the incidence of falls and risk factors for falling in people with ID living in the community.. To read the full article, log in using your NHS Athens details. To access full-text: click “Log in/Register” (top right hand side). Click ‘Institutional Login’ then select 'OpenAthens Federation', then ‘NHS England’. Enter your Athens details to view the article.
Clinical manager Lindsay Rees’s initiative has reduced falls among care home residents without curbing their activities by embracing positive risk
An individual falls risk factor assessment and care plan introduced by Lindsay Rees (pictured) reduced the number of falls in a pilot project and helped her win the Nursing Older People category of the RCNi Nurse Awards 2019. To read the full article, log in using your MPFT NHS OpenAthens details.
Accidents are among the leading preventable causes of death, serious injury and long-term disability, while falls are the leading accident-related cause of death and hospital admission among older people. To read the full article, log in using your MPFT NHS OpenAthens details.
Emeritus Professor Alan Glasper, University of Southampton, discusses polices and strategies used by nurses to minimise patient falls in hospital. To read the full article, log in using your MPFT NHS OpenAthens details.