Effectiveness of interventions aimed at improving physical and psychological outcomes of fall-related injuries in people with dementia: a narrative systematic review

Systematic Reviews
Shannon RobalinoLouise M Allan

Abstract

The annual prevalence of falls in people with dementia ranges from 47 to 90%. Falls are a common reason for hospital admission in people with dementia, and there is limited research evidence regarding the care pathways experienced by this population. In addition to immediate management of an injury, prevention of further falls is likely to be an important part of any successful intervention. This review aims to assess the effectiveness of interventions for improving the physical and psychological wellbeing of people with dementia who have sustained a fall-related injury. Systematic review methodologies were employed utilising searches across multiple databases (MEDLINE, CENTRAL, Health Management Information Consortium, EMBASE, CINAHL, Web of Science, Allied and Complementary Medicine Database, and Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro)) and citation chaining. Studies including people with a known diagnosis of dementia living in the community and who present at health services with a fall, with or without injury, were included. Outcomes of interest included mobility, recurrent falls, activities of daily living, length of hospital stay, and post-discharge residence. Results were independently reviewed and quality assessed by tw...Continue Reading

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Oct 30, 2019·Health Technology Assessment : HTA·Louise M AllanClaire Bamford
Jun 20, 2020·International Journal for Quality in Health Care : Journal of the International Society for Quality in Health Care·Tiffany ConroyRebecca Feo
Jan 29, 2021·International Journal for Quality in Health Care : Journal of the International Society for Quality in Health Care·Tiffany ConroyRebecca Feo

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