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[Anti-fall plan for the elderly in France 2022-2024: objectives and methodology].
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Geriatrie et psychologie neuropsychiatrie du vieillissement [Geriatr Psychol Neuropsychiatr Vieil] 2023 Sep 01; Vol. 21 (3), pp. 286-294. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Background: Falls and fall-related injuries are a major public health problem in industrialized countries. Faced with this challenge, a French national plan was launched in 2022 aiming to reduce by 20% the incidence of falls-related hospitalizations or deaths.<br />Objectives: To describe the main pillars of the 2022-2024 French national plan against falls in older persons. Methods and assessment: The six pillars of the plan are: 1) screening and monitoring risks of falls and alert health and care workers; 2) home safety assessment and getting out safely; 3) developing technical aids for mobility and the use of assistive technologies at home; 4) appropriate physical activity, best weapon against falls; 5) tele-assistance devices for all older persons; 6) a cross-cutting pillar: Informing, raising awareness, training, and involving local actors. The plan, deployed in the 18 French regions, will provide a unique opportunity to determine the best strategies to achieve the objectives and the barriers encountered.<br />Conclusions: The deployment of the French national plan will bring useful data for considering a long-term strategy in France and helping countries or regions wishing to implement a fall prevention plan on their territory.
Details
- Language :
- French
- ISSN :
- 2115-7863
- Volume :
- 21
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Geriatrie et psychologie neuropsychiatrie du vieillissement
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 38093564
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1684/pnv.2023.1122