SA Health PowerPoint Template - Green - Falls Prevention in SA
SA Health PowerPoint Template - Green - Falls Prevention in SA
SA Health PowerPoint Template - Green - Falls Prevention in SA
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<strong>Falls</strong> <strong>Prevention</strong> system<br />
Intr<strong>in</strong>sic Risk Factors<br />
Age – advanced age 75+ years and 55+ years of ATSI<br />
History of falls – predictive of more falls<br />
Conditions affect<strong>in</strong>g behaviour, mental state, judgement<br />
or <strong>in</strong>sight – sometimes modifiable<br />
Conditions affect ability to transfer and mobilise safely<br />
Medications affect<strong>in</strong>g reaction time, motor function,<br />
cause dizz<strong>in</strong>ess, postural drops <strong>in</strong> BP or Drows<strong>in</strong>ess.<br />
Polypharmacy.<br />
Risk factors for <strong>in</strong>jury or harm should a fall occur:<br />
•Poor bone strength; osteoporosis<br />
•Frail sk<strong>in</strong><br />
•Low BMI<br />
•Anticoagulant therapy or bleed<strong>in</strong>g disorder
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