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Age and Ageing 2003; 32: 494-496
© 2003, British Geriatrics Society

Innovations in Practice

Falls and bone health services for older people

Jacqueline C. T. Close and Marion E. T. McMurdo on behalf of British Geriatrics Society Falls and Bone Health Section

King’s College Hospital (Dulwich), East Dulwich Grove, London SE22 8PT, UK

Address correspondence to: J. C. T. Close. Fax: (+44) 20 7346 6094. Email: jacqueline.close{at}kcl.ac.uk

Abstract

The evidence base for prevention of falls in older people continues to grow, yet implementation of successful strategies has been slow. Moreover, despite a reasonable knowledge base, non-evidence-based services are being developed and receiving funding. Excellent guidelines exist to inform commissioners and service providers alike. This paper serves to provide simple and digestible guidance on the key components of a comprehensive falls service as derived from the existing evidence base.

Keywords: falls prevention, osteoporosis, evidence based

Received July 15, 2002; Revision received March 28, 2003. accepted in revised form March 28, 2003.


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