Evidence-Based Guidelines for the Secondary Prevention of Falls in Older Adults

BACKGROUND: Falls are a significant problem for older adults. Individuals who have sustained a fall come to the attention of health care providers and are at risk of further falls. To promote the highest quality of care and reduce variation in care, a practice guideline is needed. Summarization of evidence regarding falls may be useful to researchers in this field. OBJECTIVES: To provide evidence-based guidelines of assessment and treatment to …