Abstract

1 Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA, 2 South College, School of Physical Therapy, Knoxville, TN, USA, 3 Department of Health Promotion and Behavior, The University of Georgia College of Public Health, Athens, GA, USA, 4 Department of Health Promotion and Community Health Sciences, Texas A&M School of Public Health, College Station, TX, USA

Highlights

  • Frontiers in Public HealthPerspective on Implementation of Evidence-Based Fall-Prevention Strategies for Older Adults

  • Each year, approximately 30% of adults aged 65 years and older fall [1], resulting in significant morbidity, mortality, and decreased quality of life [2, 3]

  • In CO, the AAA were motivated to partner with the trauma centers for client referrals

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Summary

Frontiers in Public Health

Perspective on Implementation of Evidence-Based Fall-Prevention Strategies for Older Adults. A commentary on Public health system perspective on implementation of evidence-based fall prevention strategies for older adults by Thoreson SR, Shields LM, Dowler DW, Bauer MJ.

BACKGROUND
The DOH plays a role as a connector
All three states
Build upon the strong foundation to continue to expand program reach
Integrate referrals to EBHP into electronic medical records
NY and OR
STATE FALLS PREVENTION PROJECT
SOLUTIONS AND LESSONS LEARNED
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