Posters for 3rd World Falls Congress 2026

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

Admission Avoidance Through WROLL Background: Falls are common in older adults, with up to 35% of those aged ≥65 years falling each year. A long lie remaining on the floor for over 60 minutes conveys serious risks, including infection, muscle injury, functional decline, and hospitalisation. The Wigan Reduction of Long Lie Service (WROLL) was set up to respond quickly to these events and reduce unnecessary admissions. Methods: We prospectively evaluated 49 patients referred to WROLL. We recorded demographics, frailty scores, fall circumstances, length of lie, frailty blood tests, including CK

Introduction Locally we have the highest percentage of people aged over 65 and highest admissions due to falls in Greater Manchester. The impacts for practice recommendations from the Ethnographic study of experiences of falls in domestic settings and the use of ambulance services, found the need to raise public awareness and understanding of falls risk and provide ambulance crew with falls prevention training. Methods In 2018-2022, the strategy was developed by a partnership collaboration. It was launched in 2022, drawing on the evidence-base, specialist knowledge and learning within the

Objectives: The study aimed to gain an in-depth understanding of the patients’ journey following a fall, from patients and ambulance crew perspectives. Methods: A critical ethnographic approach enabled participants’ values, behaviours and beliefs to be explored. The methods were participatory observation, semi-structured interviews, and in-depth field notes. The findings were thematically analysed, and narrative used to add meaning to their experience. Results: The study gained an in-depth understanding of the experiences of crew and patients. For both ambulance crew and patients, there were

Background: The local trust inpatient falls rate is 5.27 falls per 1000 bed days. In the previous year (2023/24) this was 5.62 falls per 1000 bed days recorded. This shows a consistent trend of remaining below the national average of 6.63 per 1000 bed days. As a result of this, we are focusing on inpatient injurious falls. Methods: In the hospital, there is an established Falls panel, consisting of leads on safety, safeguarding and specialist in falls prevention, management and bone health treatment. The panel reviews any falls that result in moderate or severe harm, such as fractures, head

Introduction The management of type 2 diabetes in older adults should be optimised with treatment plans that balance glycaemic control with the risks of hypoglycaemia and overtreatment. Overly strict glucose control has been linked to higher mortality, with inappropriate medication use contributing to dangerous hypoglycaemic episodes. NICE guidelines currently suggest an HbA1c target of ≤53 mmol/mol on a hypoglycaemic agent, with less ambitious targets for older or frail individuals to avoid risks such as hypoglycaemia and falls. This audit aims to assess glycaemic control in older adults

Introduction: Falls are a major cause of morbidity, functional decline, and loss of independence in older adults. Visual impairment is a well-recognised and potentially modifiable risk factor for falls, with cataract being the leading cause of reversible visual loss worldwide. Cataract surgery improves visual acuity, contrast sensitivity, and depth perception, all of which are essential for safe mobility. However, evidence regarding the effect of cataract surgery on falls risk in older adults remains inconsistent and has not been comprehensively synthesised. Clarifying this relationship is