Falls Prevention - 'Stand Tall, Don't Fall' Model of Care
Frequent falls and fear of falling present a major threat to the well being and quality of life of many older people. Apart from any injuries sustained in a fall, any fall can trigger a fear of falling that results in a downward spiral of reduced mobility leading to loss of function and a higher risk of falling. Older people have much higher rates of falls and falls injuries than other age groups.
A systematic and multifaceted approach is needed to help reduce falls and fall injuries and improve the quality of life of older Australians. Recognising the significantly reduced quality of life - particularly for older people - services need to be successfully reconfigured to reduce falls.
Use these guidelines, tools and and hints to help you with the development and implementation of a comprehensive falls prevention program
What is 'Stand Tall, Don't Fall'
The Bega Valley Community Health Centre has established a program based on evidence based research that indicates a multidisciplinary approaches encompassing comprehensive identification of falls risks, assessment and targeted intervention can reduce falls and falls injury rates. The Stand Tall, Don't Fall program has processes in place across the continuum of care for screening, assessment of risks and referral to balance and falls prevention programs. Implementation strategies have been established and training provided to raise general awareness and provide specific skills to implement the program. It is characterised by integration and collaboration across the continuum of care. An effective balance and falls prevention exercise program is established as the program works to reduce the burden of falls and related injuries to the community.
Implement the Falls Prevention Model of Care
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Contact - to find out more about the Falls Prevention Model of Care
Lorraine Lovitt
NSW Leader Falls Program
Clinical Excellence Commission
Tel: 02 9382 7661
E-mail: Lorraine.Lovitt@cec.health.nsw.gov.au
