A Best Practices Guide for the Prevention of Falls Among Seniors Living in the Community

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Prepared on behalf of the Federal/Provincial/Territorial Committee of Officials (Seniors) for the Ministers Responsible for Seniors.
September 2001

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

I. Introduction

II. Systematic Review

• A. Goal and Objectives of the Systematic Review
• B. Methods
  
  1. Advisory Committee
  2. Search Methodology
  3. Document Selection
  4. Data Extraction
  5. Study Ratings

III. Issues Regarding Evidence for Best Practices

• A. Background
• B. Issues to Consider When Interpreting the Results of the Systematic Review
  1. Strategies Are Not Programs
  2. Reduction in Risk Factors Does Not Necessarily Lead to Reductions in Falls and Fall- Related Injuries
  3. Relation Between Falls and Fall-Related Injuries
  4. Defining Falls
  5. Measuring Falls
  6. Research Limitations
• C. Resources for Practitioners
• D. Presentation of the Findings

IV. Evidence for Best Practices on the Prevention of Falls and Fall-Related Injuries Among Seniors Living in the Community

• A. Exercise
• B. Environmental Modifications
• C. Education
• D. Medications
• E. Clinical Interventions
• F. Multi-factorial Interventions
• G. Health Promotion Strategies: Promising Community Empowerment Approaches

V. Issues for Further Research

• A. Target Population
• B. Seniors' Acceptance of Fall Prevention Programs and Intervention Strategies
• C. Compliance With Recommended Strategies

VI. References

Appendix 1: Summary of Systematic Review

Appendix 2: Resources for Practitioners

Appendix 3: Evaluation Guide for Falls Prevention Programs

 

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