Falls and Balance

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Bone health in older people

16 April 2019

A selection of publications on aspects of bone health published in Age and Ageing over the years.

In a series

NFPCG evidence briefing: Multifactorial falls-prevention interventions

05 March 2019

This briefing examines evidence on falls prevention from the Cochrane Library.

Report

Strong, Steady & Straight: NOS Exercise and Osteoporosis Consensus Statement

20 February 2019

Strong, Steady and Straight is an expert consensus statement on physical activity and exercise for osteoporosis from the National Osteoporosis Society, supported by the BGS.

Good practice guide

Global 'Call to Action' on fragility fractures

12 December 2018

A global 'Call to Action' has been issued for better care for people suffering from fractures that result from increased fragility

Article

BGS Falls and Postural Stability Meeting - 2018 Conference Report

25 October 2018

Rachel Tarling reports on the 2018 BGS Falls and Postural Stability conference.

Newsletters

Cochrane review: Multifactorial & multicomponent interventions for preventing falls in the community, care facilities and hospitals

04 October 2018

Two separate Cochrane reviews published in 2018 looked at multifactorial and multiple component interventions for preventing falls in older people living in the community, and care facilities and hospitals

 

Report

2018 NICE impact report on falls and fragility fractures

29 August 2018

NICE impact reports review how NICE recommendations for evidence-based and cost-effective care are being used in priority areas of the health and care system, helping to improve outcomes where this is needed most.

Report

Hip fracture management - plenty of guidelines, not enough evidence

20 August 2018

Roger Jay argues that there is a plethora of guidelines governing hip fracture, but very little evidence. He contrasts this with stroke where evidence has been the focus, to good effect. Stroke has led the way - we need evidence for managing the hip fracture patient.  

Newsletters

Evaluation of an Otago Exercise Programme and behaviour change techniques to ensure adherence

16 August 2018

In this study, the Otago Exercise Programme is enhanced with behaviour change techniques with a view to improving adherence to home exercise in frail older people

Members only
Newsletters

Fallsafe

08 July 2011

A quality improvement programme that uses specially trained nurses to introduce an evidence based care bundle to reduce inpatient falls

Fact sheet

Benzodiazepines and falls risk

25 April 2018

Falls are a frequent and frightening issue for patients and staff, and they have physical and psychological consequences for individuals and society. They are costly in human and financial terms (National Institute for Health and Clinical ExceIlence 2004).

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Fact sheet

Clinical guidelines on falls and fractures

27 November 2016

Guidelines from NICE and Public Health England on prevention of falls and fractures, and the diagnosis and management of hip fractures.

In a series
Clinical guidelines

Deconditioning awareness

11 May 2017

Deconditioning and loss of functional abilities in frail older people may start soon after arriving in hospital. Many end up in a care home prematurely because of it. This campaign, with downloadable resources, aims to encourage patients to 'Sit up, get dressed, keep moving!'

Good practice guide

Care of patients with fragility fracture (Blue Book)

03 September 2007

Fracture services often fail to respond to the true complexity of their older patients’ needs. The Care of Patients with Fragility Fracture (the 'Blue Book', available as a download) sets out best practice in the care and prevention of fragility fractures.

Good practice guide

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20th International Conference on Falls and Postural Stability

20 September 2019
LONDON

The leading meeting in the UK for clinicians working in the field of falls and mobility medicine. 

SIG Meeting

Spring Meeting 2019

10 April 2019

The latest scientific research and best clinical practice in healthcare of older people

Spring Conference

Trainees Weekend 2019

02 February 2019
BIRMINGHAM

This annual 2 day weekend meeting is built around the current curriculum needs and experiences of junior doctors training for a career in geriatric Medicine.

Trainee Meeting

Wales Autumn Meeting 2018

27 September 2018
CARDIFF

Covering core topics:SIG sessions on Stroke, Movement Disorders, Falls 

  • Delirium 
  • Falls and Fragility Fracture Audit Programme 
  • Training
  • Intermediate Care and co-ordination with emergency services
Nation Meeting

19th International Conference on Falls and Postural Stability 2018

14 September 2018
Leeds

The day includes sessions on Falls and Fractures consensus statement, systematic review on drugs that increase falls risk, Falls prevention RTCS, visual assessment in fallers and many more.  

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