Practice parameter: assessing patients in a neurology practice for risk of falls (an evidence-based review)
Practice parameter: assessing patients in a neurology practice for risk of falls (an evidence-based review)
18 June 2009
American Academy of Neurology - Medical Specialty Society.
Summary,
American Academy of Neurology - Medical Specialty Society.
Summary,
Source: National Guidelines Clearinghouse
DISEASE/CONDITION(S)
Neurologic or general conditions associated with an increased risk of falling, including:
- Muscle weakness
- Deficits in gait or balance
- Visual deficits
- Arthritis
- Impairments in activities of daily living
- Depression
- Cognitive impairment
- Risk Assessment
- Screening
- Family Practice
- Geriatrics
- Neurology
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Physical Therapists
- Physicians
- To provide evidence-based recommendations for screening methods and assessments of risk for falls pertaining to patients likely to be seen in neurology practices
