Injuries related to falls are the most common cause of hospital admissions in older people1, and have a significant impact on patient outcomes and NHS resources1. Malnutrition and muscle loss are key contributors to falls risk2 but with early screening and intervention, falls can be avoided before they even happen.3
This infographic for healthcare professionals will help you understand:
The infographic also provides links to find out more detailed information on screening tools and nutritional intervention.
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Frail and sarcopenic patients are at increased risk of malnutrition and muscle loss, which in turn, can escalate the progression of frailty. However, frailty can be treated and promoting healthy ageing from middle age onwards could delay its onset as people grow older.
Doreen, a retired mother of two, suffered a serious fall while she was out shopping, which led to her having to spend eight weeks in hospital, recovering from a fractured neck of femur.
Doreen, a retired mother of two, suffered a serious fall while she was out shopping, which led to her having to spend eight weeks in hospital, recovering from a fractured neck of femur.
References:
1. Appeadu MK & Bordoni B. Falls and fall prevention in older adults 2023. Available online: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560761/.
2. Holdoway A & Nash L. Falls Fact Sheet 2019:1. Available online: https://www.malnutritionpathway.co.uk/falls.pdf
3. NICE. Overview | Falls in older people: assessing risk and prevention | Guidance | NICE 2013. Available online: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg161
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