Title
Fall Prevention in Older Adults: Evidence and Key Indicators in the Promotion of Fall Prevention
Author ORCID Identifier
This presentation addresses key issues in fall prevention in older adults for occupational therapists and physical therapists. It explores the main etiological factors of falls, evidence-based assessments and treatment interventions, and the role of interdisciplinary team members in addressing falls.
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Publication Title
Occupational Therapy Association of California Annual Conference
Medical Subject Headings
Occupational Therapy, Accidental Falls, Etiology, Risk Factors, Adults, Aged
Abstract
This video presentation covers risk factors important to fall prevention in older adults. In addition to discussing the etiology of falls, the presentation outlines evidence-based assessments and treatments. Finally it briefly addresses the role of interdisciplinary team members in the prevention of falls.
Recommended Citation
Sullivan, B. (2020). Fall Prevention in Older Adults: Evidence and Key Indicators in the Promotion of Fall Prevention. Occupational Therapy Association of California Annual Conference Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/ot/18
Fall Prevention in Older Adults - Slideset
Sullivan - 2020 - Fall Prevention in Older Adults - Script.docx (57 kB)
Fall Prevention in Older Adults - Script
Comments
Webinar presented to the 2020 Occupational Therapy Association of California Annual Conference and Expo held virtually October 8-11, 2020.