Knowledge about risk factors for falls and practice about fall prevention in older adults among physiotherapists in Nigeria.

Michael Ebe Kalu Athina Vlachantoni Kathleen E Norman

Published in: Physiotherapy research international : the journal for researchers and clinicians in physical therapy (2018)

This study suggests that physiotherapists in Nigeria have adequate knowledge and practice for fall prevention in older adults. However, there are potential gaps in knowledge of risk factors, documentation, and referrals to other professions that may be addressed through developing context-specific fall-prevention clinical guidelines for practice in Nigeria.

Keyphrases

healthcare
primary care
risk factors
physical activity
quality improvement