Module 2 Identifying Fall Risk Factors

6/16/2004


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Table of Contents

Module 2 Identifying Fall Risk Factors

Risk Factors

Risk Factors for Falls: Intrinsic Factors

Sensory Factors: Vision

Sensory Factors: Vision (cont.)

Intrinsic Factors: Balance/Gait

Psychological

Change in Mental Status

Medical Conditions

Medical Conditions (cont’d)

Medical Conditions (cont’d)

Medical Conditions (cont’d)

Medications

Risk Factors for Falls: Extrinsic Factors

Physical Environment

Physical Environment (Cont)

Assistive Devices

Footwear

Care Planning

Preventing Falls

Preventing Falls

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