Fall injury

This study tested a medication care plan to reduce falls in adults aged 60 and older living in rural Iowa. Participants worked with a health coach to safely reduce or stop taking medications that increase fall risk. The study compared fall rates between those who received the pla…

This study tested an electronic system that helps doctors create personalized exercise plans for older adults at risk of falling. Nearly 12,000 participants aged 65 and older from primary care clinics were involved. The goal was to see if tailored exercise guidance could reduce t…

This study tested three ways to prevent hospital patients from falling: a computer alert that warns nurses when a patient is at risk, a camera system that lets nurses see patients, or both together. Over 5,000 adult patients and their nurses took part. The goal was to see which m…

This study tested a 12-week pole walking program for older adults living in retirement communities. The goal was to see if the program was practical and could improve physical activity, balance, strength, and quality of life while reducing fear of falling. 53 residents took part,…

This pilot study tested whether a high-density sit-to-stand exercise program is feasible for older adults recovering from a hip fracture. Thirty patients aged 60 and older performed supervised chair rise exercises twice a week for 8 weeks. The goal was to see if the training coul…

This study tests a new iPhone app called CatchU that measures how well older adults combine their senses (like sight and touch) to assess fall risk. Researchers will follow 84 adults aged 65 and older for two years, tracking falls and comparing app results to real-world outcomes.…