Reading material on improving movement analysis and therapy

Lesson 15: Balance and falls risk assessment in an older person with osteoporosis and aggressive behaviour Theoretical content Reading material on improving movement analysis and therapy

When estimating the risk of falling, it is worth taking into account the patient’s age and personal characteristics, recording information on previous falls/falls history, medication habits, other medical conditions, balance abilities, activity level, physical and coordination abilities, reactivity, sensory (especially visual) adequacy and even cognitive function if possible.

Foot function (specifically in the case of polyneuropathy in diabetes mellitus) and environmental characteristics also play an important role in the development of falls.

https://www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/fall-prevention/implementation-guide/phases.html

In determining the way forward, all the information gathered should be assessed at an individual level and used to make a decision. A number of questionnaires are available to help with the assessment, which aim to give as complete a picture as possible of the client’s condition from various aspects.

The diagram below shows the steps and actions to be taken to help you to understand the various influencing factors.