An older adult falls research agenda from a public health perspective

This article reviews fall prevention research using the Centers for Disease Control public health model and suggests several critical research questions at each step. Research topics include surveillance and data systems, fall risk factors, development, evaluation and implementation of fall interven...

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Published inClinics in geriatric medicine Vol. 26; no. 4; p. 767
Main Authors Stevens, Judy A, Baldwin, Grant T, Ballesteros, Michael F, Noonan, Rita K, Sleet, David A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.11.2010
Subjects
Accidental Falls - prevention & control
Aged
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
Health Services for the Aged - organization & administration
Health Services Research
Humans
Models, Theoretical
Population Surveillance
Public Health
United States
United States
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Summary:This article reviews fall prevention research using the Centers for Disease Control public health model and suggests several critical research questions at each step. Research topics include surveillance and data systems, fall risk factors, development, evaluation and implementation of fall interventions, translation of interventions into programs, and promotion, dissemination, and widespread adoption of fall prevention programs. These broad topics provide a framework for research that can guide future advances in older adult fall prevention.
ISSN:1879-8853
DOI:10.1016/j.cger.2010.06.006