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Guidance and resources for nursing professionals on the prevention, treatment and management of falls

Last Updated: 08/10/2024
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Falls and fractures in older people are a costly and often preventable health issue. Find out about the falls-related project the RCN is involved in and the guidance and resources available to you on preventing falls in the community and in hospital.

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Who is this resource for?

This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

What will this resource give me?

  • what is defined as a fall and the likelihood of it happening in older age
  • who is likely to experience a fracture following a fall
  • causes of falls
  • the projects the RCN is involved in relating to preventing falls
  • further resources and guidelines relating to preventing falls in older people both in the community and during a hospital stay.

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1 Feb 2024

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This resource is aimed at nurses and nursing support workers across all settings and levels of practice, including students of health, social work and care professions.

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Last Updated: 08/10/2024