FRAT – fall risk tool (2004)
This paper, published in 2004, details the development and validation of the FRAT – falls risk tool for use by GPs with older people living in the community. FRAT to download.
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FaME – Qualitative research in nursing settings (2007)
Stathi et al. published in 2007, in the Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, a qualitative review of older peoples views of classes delivered in their nursing homes by PSIs. Click here to view the paper.
Wiltshire Health Promotion Service – Falls Prevention
Wiltshire Falls Prevention service works with PSIs and was considered a model of good practice by the DTI. Read more here.
Review – Exercise and Falls Prevention – Skelton 2007
Exercise and Falls Prevention – Review by Skelton in CME:Geriatric Medicine, 2007. Click here to view.
Review – Exercise and Injury Prevention – Skelton 2003
Exercise and Injury Prevention- Skelton and Beyer 2001, published in the Scandinavian Journal of Sports Medicine. Click here to view.
Review – Exercise to prevent falls – Gardner (2000)
A systematic review of the research trials evaluating the effect of exercise on reducing falls in older people. Published in 2000, this paper can be viewed here.
University of Derby: MSc Advanced Practice
LLT work closely with the University of Derby to allow successfully qualified PSIs with a first degree to use their PSI qualification towards module points for this Masters Degree. The Degree has four interim awards that make up the MSc Advanced Practice: * Postgraduate Certificate in Osteoporosis and Falls Management (PSI qualification can count as…
PSI – Endorsed Training by Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
The CSP has developed criteria for the endorsement of post-qualifying learning opportunities for physiotherapists which are aimed at different types of programmes. The CSP has a valuable role to play in standard-setting, quality assurance and quality enhancement in the post-qualifying arena and is keen to work collaboratively with HEIs and other providers of learning opportunities…
FaME – abstract of preliminary data on falls reduction (2004)
This abstract, presented at the 2004 6th World Congress on Aging and Physical Activity, Canada, describes the preliminary analysis of the falls data in the randomised controlled trial of FaME, delivered by PSI’s. To search for the abstract, scroll to Friday afternoon’s Invited Symposia and then down to S15. Physical Activity Rehabilitation After Falls, alternatively…