Overall, there is little variation in interventions used to prevent patient falls, despite different risk levels, according to a new data analysis from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

Exercise interventions recommended for reducing risk for falls, while multifactorial interventions offer small net benefit. HealthDay News — The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . An intervention implemented in primary care settings reduced serious fall injuries among older adults but was ...

A fall prevention checklist can help caregivers identify frequently missed prevention interventions and areas for improvement in fall prevention protocols, according to a study published in the ...

A fall prevention program for older adults offered benefits across two health systems with varied operations, volume and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The USPSTF recommended multifactorial interventions alongside exercise for fall prevention. Fall risk factors ...

Fall prevention and intervention are going high tech. A platform of drones, smartphones and sensors show promise for remotely monitoring the elderly and identifying heart rate and temperature shifts ...

Inpatient clinical care teams generally use tools such as bed alarms, gait belts, closer nursing station placement and more to prevent patient falls. But those interventions can hinder clinical ...

Falls are one of the most common reasons older adults are treated in the emergency department, and many patients are ...