Social care Occupational Therapist involvement in falls management
The research practice partnerships have produced short evidence briefings in response to questions raised by partner agencies
Social care Occupational Therapist involvement in falls management
Key messages:
- Assessments are most effective when they are one part of an OT-led intervention that also includes home modifications and continuing support for people to keep active in meaningful ways to them, and which helps them to balance risk and activity.
- The benefits of applying person-centred principles and individualised interventions in falls management should be apparent across all ages and clinical conditions.
Reflective questions:
- How can you work with a person to incorporate meaningful physical activity into their everyday routine?
- How do you encourage caregivers, family and friends to take a positive approach to activities that support the person to have improved mobility and independence?
