Clinical Resources - Falls

Here is a listing of Clinical Resources about the topic of Falls, organized into the following categories:

• Primary Care Clinical Resources
• Long-Term Care Clinical Resources
• Best Practices Guidelines

Primary Care Clinical Resources

Introduction

• Falls in Primary Care - Introduction - Click here

Synchronized Audio Presentation

• Falls in Primary Care - Click here

Algorithms and Frameworks

• The Assessment and Management of Falls in Primary Care Algorithm - Click here
• Framework for Falls Management in Primary Care - Click here

Client / Patient Pre-Assessment Forms

• Description of Your Falls - Click here
• Home Safety Questionnaire - Click here
• Medical History - Click here

Clinician Assessment Forms

• Timed Up & Go Test - Click here
• Falls Evaluation Initial Visit - Click here
• Evaluation Checklist - Click here

Client / Patient Handouts

• Protect Yourself From Falls - Click here
• Reduce the Risks - Click here
• Preventing Falls in Seniors - Click here
• Osteoporosis - Click here
• Walking Aids - Click here
• Physiotherapy – Essential to Your Health, Mobility, and Independence - Click here
• Vitamin D: What You Need to Know - Click here
• Fitness: A Key to Fall Prevention - Click here
• After the Fall: A Guide for Patients and Families - Click here
• Avoiding Falls: Tips for Patients With Low Vision - Click here
• Medical Evaluation of Falls - Click here
• What is Occupational Therapy? - Click here
• Osteoporosis - Click here
• What is Physiotherapy? - Click here
• Tai Chi - Click here
• Canes and Walkers - Click here
• Safety Tips: Low Blood Pressure - Click here
• Falls: General Information - Click here
• Can You Get Help If You Need It? - Click here
• Decrease Your Risk of Falling - Click here
• Footwear and Falling - Click here
• Using a Cane - Click here
• Using a Walker - Click here
• Vision Care Info-Sheet for Seniors - Click here
• You Can Prevent Falls - Click here

Quick Reference Sheets

• Best Practices for Seniors Falls Prevention in Primary Care - Click here
• Common Medications and Substances Associated with Increased Falls in the Elderly - Click here
• Management of Falls in Seniors: Specific Recommendations for Primary Care - Click here
• Assessment and Management of Falls Risk in Primary Care - Click here
• Assessment of Falls in Seniors: Specific Recommendations for Primary Care - Click here
• Predicting Fall Risk in Primary Care: The Timed Up & Go Test - Click here
• Falls in Primary Care Poster - Click here

References

• Falls in Primary Care - References (Articles, Reports and Websites) - Click here

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Long-Term Care Clinical Resources

• Preventing Falls and Injuries in Long-Term Care Resource Tool Kit - Click here
• Preventing Falls and Injuries in Long-Term Care Resource Manual - Click here

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Best Practices Guidelines

• RNAO Best Practice Guideline - Prevention of Falls and Fall Injuries in the Older Adult - Click here

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