Exploring the Effectiveness of Emergency Medical Services Becoming Active in Fall Prevention: A Literature Review

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作者：

Speier, Luke ^{[1
]}

Kramer, Nicholas ^{[1
]}

Jammula, Varna ^{[1
]}

Kramer, Sydney ^{[2
]}

Diaz, Graal ^{[3
]}

机构：

[1] Touro Univ Nevada, Osteopath Med, Henderson, NV 89014 USA

[2] Touro Univ Nevada, Occupat Therapy, Henderson, NV USA

[3] Ventura Cty Med Ctr, Res & Dev, Ventura, CA USA

来源：

CUREUS JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCE | 2024年 / 16卷 / 06期

关键词：

community paramedicine; first responders; fall risk; emergency medical services; fall prevention; AGED GREATER-THAN-OR-EQUAL-TO-65 YEARS; OLDER-ADULTS; UNITED-STATES; OCCUPATIONAL-THERAPY; ECONOMIC-EVALUATION; HIP FRACTURE; COMMUNITY; PROGRAM; HEALTH; INTERVENTION;

D O I：

10.7759/cureus.61541

中图分类号：

R5 [内科学];

学科分类号：

1002 ; 100201 ;

摘要：

Falls, particularly among the elderly, are a prevalent and growing healthcare issue in the United States. Individuals who experience falls face heightened morbidity and mortality risks, along with substantial expenses associated with managing any resulting injuries. First responders frequently respond to 911 calls related to falls, with a significant portion of these cases not resulting in hospital or healthcare facility transfers. As such, many fall victims receive treatment without any preventive measures being implemented. The purpose of this review is to explore the current studies that examine whether Emergency Medical Service personnel can effectively act in fall prevention. While earlier studies present conflicting findings, recent research indicates the potential for preventive strategies that go beyond mere referrals.

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