Background falls and fall-related injuries are common in older adults, have negative effects
on functional independence and quality of life and are associated with increased morbidity …

Importance Falls are the most common cause of injury-related morbidity and mortality
among older adults. Objective To systematically review literature on the effectiveness and …

Background Falls are the leading cause of injuries among older adults in the United States
(US). Falls are preventable and clinicians are advised to screen for fall risk yearly. There are …

Background the aim of this study was to retrospectively operationalise the World Guidelines
for Falls Prevention and Management (WGFPM) falls risk stratification algorithm using data …

Falls are one of the main concerns in the elderly population due to their high prevalence and
associated consequences. Guidelines for the management of the elder with falls are …

Objectives The hospitalisation rate for work-related injuries among older workers is double
that of younger workers; however, the risk factors for same-level fall fractures sustained …

The enhanced paper grip test (EPGT) offers an easy-to-use measure of hallux plantar-
flexion strength that does not need expensive specialised equipment. Literature suggests …

Background Community pharmacists are in the position to contribute to fall prevention, but
this is not yet common practice. Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the …

Background Falls impact over 25% of older adults annually, making fall prevention a critical
public health focus. We aimed to develop and validate a machine learning-based prediction …

Background Lower-limb strength measures can enhance falls risk assessment but due to the
lack of clinically applicable methods, such measures are not included in current screening …