'It is designed for everybody to find their own level and to improve themselves'; views of older people and instructors of the Falls Management Exercise (FaME) programme.
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DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afac023
Abstract: BACKGROUND Older adults are at increased risk of falls due to ageing, decreased muscle strength and impaired balance. Clinical trials have demonstrated the efficacy and effectiveness of the Falls Management Exercise (FaME) programme in improving… read more here.
Keywords: programme; fame; management exercise; falls management ... See more keywords
The importance of assessing vision in falls management: A narrative review
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DOI: 10.1097/opx.0000000000002222
Abstract: SIGNIFICANCE A comprehensive falls assessment should include the assessment of key visual risk factors, namely, visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, and stereoacuity, to help prevent further falls in older adults. As a minimum, a thorough visual… read more here.
Keywords: vision; visual functions; falls management; risk factors ... See more keywords
Exploring the organisation and delivery of falls management in care homes for older people in England
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DOI: 10.1186/s12877-025-06127-w
Abstract: To explore the organisational context of English care homes in delivering falls management and identify barriers and facilitators to help design future service delivery. Non-participant observations and semi-structured interviews in one region of England with… read more here.
Keywords: care home; falls management; care; care homes ... See more keywords