An interprofessional team approach to fall prevention for older home care clients ‘at risk’ of falling: health care providers share their experiences

BACKGROUND: Providing care for older home care clients 'at risk' of falling requires the services of many health care providers due to predisposing chronic, complex conditions. One strategy to ensure that quality care is delivered is described in the integrated care literature; interprofessional collaboration. Engaging in an interprofessional team approach to fall prevention for this group of clients seems to make sense. However, whether or not …