MedCity News September 17, 2024
Integrating comprehensive risk assessment tools that identify fall risks early can enable healthcare providers to implement personalized preventive measures, such as tailored exercise and physical therapy programs that strengthen mobility and balance among at-risk individuals.
Every second, someone somewhere in the United States takes a devastating fall, contributing to a massive $50 billion annual healthcare burden, a figure set to double by 2030 as the baby boomer population ages. These incidents aren’t just statistics, they represent a silent epidemic jeopardizing patient well-being, straining healthcare resources and compromising the reputation of care facilities. The true cost, however, is measured in human suffering; broken bones, head injuries and lingering disabilities that diminish independence and shatter lives.
The majority of falls occur among...
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