Table 7.
Components of current falls intervention programmes conducted by the group of falls research stakeholders in Singapore
1) Management of falls risk factors |
a. Balance and strength assessments |
b. Polypharmacy related programmes |
c. Footwear review |
d. Home hazards assessment and modifications |
e. Management of major comorbidities |
1) Goals setting and monitoring |
2) Strength and balance programme |
3) Falls education |
4) Peer learning |
5) Mastery of community |
6) Vitamin D and calcium |
7) Hip protectors |
8) Caregiver training and family therapy |
9) Resilience therapy |