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Current practices of physiotherapists in Switzerland regarding fall risk-assessment for community-dwelling older adults: A national cross-sectional survey.

Morgane DucAnne-Gabrielle Mittaz HagerDamiano ZempGuillaume RouletAlice BridelRoger Hilfiker
Published in: F1000Research (2023)
This study provides an overview of the current practices of physiotherapists in Switzerland in fall risk assessment. There is still room to optimise the standardisation and systematisation of this assessment to implement a best practice strategy and prevent avoidable falls.
Keyphrases
  • risk assessment
  • primary care
  • healthcare
  • human health
  • heavy metals
  • quality improvement