Geriatric Falls Prevention
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Medicine, Nursing
Primary Care, Internal Medicine
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$42
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This CME/CE course delves into the intricacies of Geriatric Care, emphasizing the profound impact of aging on balance and mobility. It addresses fall risk factors, evidence-based assessment tools, and the value of a multidisciplinary approach. Additionally, it explores innovative technologies, telehealth possibilities, and future advancements, equipping healthcare professionals to elevate geriatric care quality, reduce falls, and enhance overall well-being.
Educational Objectives:
After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:
- Recognize the physiological changes associated with aging and their impact on balance and mobility in geriatric patients.
- Identify key risk factors for falls in the elderly population.
- Describe evidence-based falls risk assessment tools and strategies.
- Recognize the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in falls prevention.
- Discuss innovative technologies and interventions in the context of falls prevention and mobility enhancement.
- Explore the potential of telehealth as a valuable tool for remote assessment, medication management, and rehabilitation in geriatric care.
- Gain insight into future directions and advancements in geriatric care.
- Apply the knowledge and strategies learned in this presentation to improve the quality of care for geriatric patients, ultimately reducing falls and enhancing mobility to promote better overall health and well-being.
The estimated time to complete this activity is 1 hour.
This activity is jointly provided by Your CE Source and eMedEd.