Could Fire and Rescue Services identify older people at risk of falls?

Prim Health Care Res Dev. 2011 Oct;12(4):395-9. doi: 10.1017/S1463423611000120.

Abstract

Protecting or improving the efficiency and effectiveness of services while reducing costs in response to public sector funding reductions is a significant challenge for all public service organisations. Preventing falls in older people is a major public health objective. We propose here an innovative model of community partnership with Fire and Rescue Services assisting falls prevention services to enhance the safety and well-being of older people in local communities through early identification of those who are at risk of injury from a fall or accidental domestic fire.

MeSH terms

  • Accidental Falls / prevention & control*
  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aging*
  • Cooperative Behavior*
  • Fires
  • Health Promotion
  • Humans
  • Rescue Work / methods*
  • Risk Assessment / methods*
  • United Kingdom