Basis for a Swiss perspective on fall prevention in vulnerable older people1
During the 20th century Switzerland, like many other Western countries, experienced significant ageing of the population over the age of 65. As the lifespan of the Swiss population increases, so does the prevalence of falls. A multiplicity of fall prevention programmes are available, but extra...
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2011-11-01
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During the 20th century Switzerland, like many other Western countries, experienced significant ageing of the population over the age of 65. As the lifespan of the Swiss population increases, so does the prevalence of falls. A multiplicity of fall prevention programmes are available, but extracting their most effective components remains a challenge. This article summarises the results of current studies on fall prevention, with a particular focus on methodological quality and successful reduction of fall incidence in vulnerable older people. Characteristics of effective fall prevention programmes in the fields of exercise, home modifications, appropriate footwear and walking aids are assessed. We then briefly discuss how these study results can be adapted to the Swiss context. This knowledge emphasises an interdisciplinary approach in the prevention of falls, the objective being to reinforce autonomy, promote health and enhance quality of life in vulnerable older people.
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| spelling | doaj.art-62411375878c49af949b786456de0e822022-12-22T04:24:37ZengSMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW)Swiss Medical Weekly1424-39972011-11-01141474810.4414/smw.2011.13305Basis for a Swiss perspective on fall prevention in vulnerable older people1Y GschwindI WolfS Bridenbaugh During the 20th century Switzerland, like many other Western countries, experienced significant ageing of the population over the age of 65. As the lifespan of the Swiss population increases, so does the prevalence of falls. A multiplicity of fall prevention programmes are available, but extracting their most effective components remains a challenge. This article summarises the results of current studies on fall prevention, with a particular focus on methodological quality and successful reduction of fall incidence in vulnerable older people. Characteristics of effective fall prevention programmes in the fields of exercise, home modifications, appropriate footwear and walking aids are assessed. We then briefly discuss how these study results can be adapted to the Swiss context. This knowledge emphasises an interdisciplinary approach in the prevention of falls, the objective being to reinforce autonomy, promote health and enhance quality of life in vulnerable older people. https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/1393fall prevention programsfall risk factorsfallsolder adultsSwiss health promotion |
| spellingShingle | Y Gschwind I Wolf S Bridenbaugh Basis for a Swiss perspective on fall prevention in vulnerable older people1 Swiss Medical Weekly fall prevention programs fall risk factors falls older adults Swiss health promotion |
| title | Basis for a Swiss perspective on fall prevention in vulnerable older people1 |
| title_full | Basis for a Swiss perspective on fall prevention in vulnerable older people1 |
| title_fullStr | Basis for a Swiss perspective on fall prevention in vulnerable older people1 |
| title_full_unstemmed | Basis for a Swiss perspective on fall prevention in vulnerable older people1 |
| title_short | Basis for a Swiss perspective on fall prevention in vulnerable older people1 |
| title_sort | basis for a swiss perspective on fall prevention in vulnerable older people1 |
| topic | fall prevention programs fall risk factors falls older adults Swiss health promotion |
| url | https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/1393 |
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