Posters for 3rd World Falls Congress 2026

Introduction Management of fragility fractures was estimated to have cost the NHS £4.4 billion in 2022. As the incidence of fragility fracture is predicted to rise along with the increase in population over age 65 in the UK, primary prevention is a necessary avenue to reduce its economic, social, and environmental impacts. Current best practice in the UK suggests that any female aged over 65 and male over 75 is at high risk of osteoporosis and should be assessed for the need for prevention of fragility fractures, including a QFracture 10-year risk calculation. Management for those identified

Introduction: The onset and coexistence of chronic diseases during aging are associated with adverse outcomes, including disability, restriction of social participation, and falls. Although chronological age is often treated as a confounding variable in epidemiological models, evidence remains limited on how multimorbidity patterns are structured across different age groups. This study aimed to identify clusters of multimorbidity and examine their associations with disability in instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), restriction of social participation, and falls across age groups

Introduction: Bilateral vestibulopathy (bilateral loss of vestibular function; BVP) significantly impairs balance, leading to an elevated falls risk. Age, balance performance and concerns about falling may further exacerbate these issues. This study describes fall incidence characteristics among people with BVP and relates these to age, concern about falling and objective balance performance. Method: 51 participants with BVP completed a standardised 12-month fall history questionnaire, the Falls Efficacy Scale–International (FES-I) and the Mini-BESTest to collect data on fall incidents, causes

Stair-related falls remain a major contributor to slip, trip and fall (STF) incidents across the built environment, representing a significant public health, legal, and economic challenge. Epidemiological data consistently show that stairs are a high-risk transitional element within buildings, with injuries frequently resulting from a combination of geometric inconsistency, inadequate visual definition, insufficient slip resistance, and suboptimal user support. This paper synthesises established research, regulatory guidance, and applied industry knowledge to examine the principal design and

Introduction: Sarcopenia is recognized as a correlate of ageing and is associated with increased likelihood of adverse outcomes such as decreased mobility, impaired standing balance, functional decline, Falls and Frailty. To address age related Sarcopenia, an MDT clinic was established in Rumailah hospital which brought expertise from Geriatricians, Physiotherapists and Clinical Dietitians. Methods: The Sarcopenia clinic enrolled older adults (>60 years) in the and assessments included SARC-F, handgrip dynamometry, frailty measurements, SPPB, TUG, and BIA. Interventions comprised CGA

Introduction Inpatient falls occur frequently with over 27,000 falls reported in Scottish hospitals annually (1). Inpatient falls can lead to adverse health-related outcomes and increased healthcare-related spending in older people. A thorough post falls assessment, as recommended by The World Falls Guidelines Task Force, is vital to characterise the fall and any preceding factors, ensure injuries are not missed and prevent further falls (2). Structuring medical records can improve patient outcomes and doctors’ performance (3). Our overall aim was to improve inpatient falls assessment and

Abstract Delirium is a frequent complication in elderly patients and is often multifactorial, with electrolyte imbalances representing a major contributor. While sodium, potassium, and calcium disorders are commonly evaluated, hypomagnesemia is an overlooked but clinically significant cause of both neurological and cardiac manifestations. Magnesium is essential for neuronal stability, neurotransmitter regulation, and calcium channel modulation. Its deficiency can lead to neuropsychiatric symptoms, arrhythmias, and myocardial injury. We report the case of an 81-year-old woman who presented with

Introduction: In 2022, new Consultant Therapist roles were recruited to the Care of the Elderly Team at Wrexham Maelor Hospital, when n=189 people were waiting to see a Consultant Geriatrician for falls. The longest wait was n=658 days. A waiting list review commenced in partnership with Community Falls Prevention, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy and Occupational Therapy, Welsh Ambulance services. People with long waits for Falls Clinic were assessed by a Consultant Therapist at home, which saw a reduction in the overall waiting list and highlighted the risk that people were not being referred to the

The aging process leads to a decline in body awareness and perception, which significantly impairs balance, coordination, and daily motor functions, thereby increasing vulnerability to mobility limitations. Globally, 45.6 million falls were recorded among individuals aged ≥65 years in 2021. In Indonesia, 29.0% of older adults report a history of falls, with recurrence rates reaching 45.4%. A key concept underlying this issue is falls efficacy, defined as an individual’s confidence in performing daily activities without falling. Low falls efficacy can trigger a maladaptive cycle in which fear

Background: Falls are a leading cause of morbidity among older adults and are influenced by both physiological declines in mobility and psychological factors such as fall-related self efficacy. Previous studies suggest that subjective confidence in avoiding falls does not always align with objective functional performance. However, few studies have concurrently examined perceived fall efficacy alongside standardized physical performance measures such as the Timed Up and Go (TUG) and chair rise tests. This study aimed to examine the relationship between fall efficacy and objective functional

Abstract title : Mitigating Fall Risk: Survey Findings and Suggestions from an ISAT-Driven Integrated Care Strategic Approach. Background and Objectives Falls remain a leading cause of injury in older adults within community units. This project aimed to assess the readiness and scalability of fall prevention strategies—including floor beds, safety mats, and music-enhanced therapy—across Dublin and Midland Region HSE units using the Intervention Scalability Assessment Tool (ISAT). The goal was to identify effective, acceptable, and sustainable interventions that can be adapted system-wide

Background & Rationale Parkinson’s disease prevalence is rising globally, driven by an ageing population. High intensity exercise may slow symptom progression and improve physical function, bone health, and quality of life. One way of delivering this is through High intensity functional training (HIFT) via community providers such as CrossFit and PD Warrior relieving pressure on NHS resources. Objectives To assess the acceptability, safety and feasibility of delivering HIFT to people with Parkinson’s through external providers, providing foundational information for future definitive trial

Introduction Hypertension is highly prevalent among older adults and is a major contributor to cardiovascular morbidity, mortality, and cognitive decline. While the HYVET trial demonstrated benefits of antihypertensive treatment in older populations, the SPRINT trial highlighted increased adverse events with intensive blood pressure control. This highlights the importance of ensuring antihypertensive prescribing in older people is appropriate and evidence-based, particularly in those presenting with falls. Method A retrospective observational review was conducted of 60 adults aged over 75

Nurses Across All Levels and Organization will learn: 3 strategies to utilize barriers to practice as solutions for invention and population-based approach to fall injury prevention. 4 organizational priorities to separate fall injury prevention as separate and distinct from fall prevention. 3 patient safety priorities to use of bedside floor mats Practical takeaways that address: Nurses know that patients who fall in their care are at risk for injury and injury severity is dependent on the circumstances and characteristics of falls, intrinsic and extrinsic injury risk factors by patient and

Introduction A comprehensive geriatric assessment is recommended by the British Geriatrics Society with a comprehensive medical assessment, (CMA) being implied for the falling patients. But the data on its application and impact on falls is scanty. Methods We implemented a patient centred CMA to the patients referred to falls clinics, prospectively, to facilitate complex, multimorbid, multi-systemic medical diagnoses. The number of falls in the six months prior and six month after the interventions were compared and statistically analysed. The same interventions were carried out on the second

Introduction Acute kidney injury (AKI) is common in hospitalised older adults and associated with increased mortality, prolonged length of stay and preventable harm. NICE NG148 and Trust AKI guidelines outline essential early management standards. This project aimed to improve compliance with these standards in medical inpatients at Good Hope Hospital, with a focus on older adults. Method This QIP used a Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) approach and was conducted on general medical wards. Cycle 1 involved retrospective review of 30 adult inpatients with KDIGO-defined AKI alerts over four weeks (April

Abstract ID - 4262 Abstract title - Evidence and Implementation: Innovative Fall Injury Technologies and Adaptive Fashion Clothing to Reduce Fall-related Trauma Abstract Author Name - Patricia Quigley, PhD, MPH, MS,APRN, CRRN, FAAN, FAANP, FARN Abstract Provenance - Moderator: Patricia Quigley, President, Patricia A Quigley Nurses Consultant, LLC , St. Petersburg, FL, USA Abstract Content - Purpose: Participants will be compelled to implement scientifically proven innovative technology to reduce fall-injury severity. Participants will gain knowledge to: Transfer knowledge about the scientific

Background: The assessment and management of impaired vision is included in falls prevention guidance, however implementation is inconsistent. We conducted focus groups to explore the perspectives of Health Care Professionals (HCP) on vision screening in older adults attending acute hospitals following a fall. Methods: A focus group study was undertaken with HCPs from a single acute hospital trust. Semi-structured topic guides were informed by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR). Transcripts were first inductively then deductively coded using CFIR constructs

Introduction Ageing leads to subtle mobility changes that increase fall risk if not identified early. Most existing solutions intervene only after functional decline becomes evident. This work presents an integrated preventive approach combining clinically accurate gait analysis with remotely supervised exercise programmes, aiming to detect early deterioration and promote safer, more autonomous ageing. Methods The system includes: (1) a shoe-mounted inertial sensor (Moverics) enabling rapid gait assessment and extraction of validated fall- and frailty-related metrics; and (2) ViviFil, a mobile

Introduction. Two leading interventions for footwear when individuals are admitted as inpatients across healthcare settings are non-skid socks and their personal shoes, without assessment if non-skid socks or personal shoes are appropriate. These interventions are insufficient to meet complex needs for individualized footwear and population-specific footwear necessary for safe transfer and mobility. Two foot problem categories associated with falls are local factors (structural foot disorders affecting load-bearing bones), systemic factors (dermatologic, vascular, neurologic musculoskeletal