OP0314-HPR A home-based fall prevention programme reduces fear of falling in seniors

Background

Every year, over 80,000 elderly persons in Switzerland have accidents caused by tripping and falling, and half of these falls happen at home or in the direct vicinity (1). Falls, due to its often severe medical consequences and persistent mobility impairments, together with the demographic development, are one of the most important musculo-sceletal problems and public health issue. Falls are often due to a combination of...