VMS, prevention falling

Interventions to prevent falling are always multifactorial and multidisciplinary, e.g.

Bed rails increase the risk of falls and should be avoided.

Adjustment of medication.
Optimizing vision and hearing.
Interventions aimed at the patient’s environment.
Education and information to patients and their loved ones.
Interventions aimed at improving mobility, such as training and stimulating mobility (possibly with a physiotherapist) and explanation about the use of aids.
Attention to the patient’s footwear.
Attention to ADL (possibly with occupational therapist).
Attention to toilet needs.
Interventions aimed at confusion/impaired cognition.
Interventions aimed at safety when the patient is in bed

Reference: Praktijkgids kwetsbare ouderen (2017) Praktijkgids Kwetsbare ouderen – VMS zorg

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