Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to provide a narrative review of what is currently known about the high rates of falls, and fall injuries, which are experienced by people with learning disabilities (LDs) throughout their lives. Design/methodology/approach: Narrative review. Current evidence is summarised as key points and recommendations for practitioners and researchers. Findings: People with LDs experience similar rates of falls as older adults in the wider population, but throughout their lives, or at an earlier age. Originality/value: Key points and recommendations are summarised for practitioners and researchers to promote fall prevention strategies and interventions for people with LDs.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 91-99 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Tizard Learning Disability Review |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 3 Apr 2018 |
Keywords
- health promotion
- fall prevention
- epilepsy
- fall risk assessment
- fractures
- injury prevention
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental health
- Clinical Psychology
- Developmental and Educational Psychology
- Social Psychology
- Phychiatric Mental Health
Documents and Links
- Finlayson, J. (2018) Fall prevention for people with learning disabilities: key points and recommendations for practitioners and researchers
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