Presented in two parts, this course will review fall management in older adults based upon integrating multiple pieces of best evidence. Part 1 will focus on demographic perspectives, screening for falls, and those risk factors that should be considered in management. Practitioners will formulate screening questions that can comprehensively synthesize risk factors most predictive of falls. The presentation will also detail the fear of falling conditions and its role in fall prevention.
Live Webinar
Wed, Nov 13, 2024 at 12:00 pm ESTCEUs/Hours Offered: AOTA/0.15 Intermediate, OT Service Delivery, Foundational Knowledge, 10820; CE Broker/1.5 CE Broker #20-1260197; IACET/0.2; NBCOT PDUs/1.88 Intermediate, Geriatrics
Learning Outcomes
- After this course, participants will be able to examine demographic perspectives related to falls and analyze clients for potential fall risk during the fall history.
- After this course, participants will be able to evaluate multiple risk factors for falls, including intrinsic and extrinsic causes.
- After this course, participants will be able to analyze the fear of falling syndrome, inkling definitions, causes, and management strategies.
Agenda
| 0-5 Minutes | Introduction |
| 5-15 Minutes | Falls in Older Adults: Demographic Perspectives |
| 15-35 Minutes | Risk Factors for Falls |
| 35-85 Minutes | Fear of Falling: Definitions, Causes, and Management Strategies |
| 85-90 Minutes | Summary; Q&A |
Presented By
Dennis Klima
PT, MS, PhD, GCS, NCS
Dennis Klima joined the University of Maryland Eastern Shore faculty in the Fall of 2002. He is a Full Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy. He received his Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University and completed a PhD from Temple University. He has presented continuing geriatric and neurologic education courses locally, nationally, and internationally, including a neuromuscular course for physical therapists at the Kenya Medical Training College in Nairobi, Kenya. He is the author of peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on neurorehabilitation and falls in older adults.
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Financial: Dennis Klima has received an honorarium for presenting this course. Non-financial: Dennis Klima has no relevant non-financial relationships to disclose.
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