Examination and Treatment of Elderly After a Fall

Examination and Treatment of Elderly After a Fall- an Analysis in a Medical Technology Evaluation Perspective

Falls and injurious falls are common among elderly people. The aim of the study is to test a model of multifactorial fall intervention in a Danish population of elderly sustaining a fall. Focus is on prevention of further falls, patients views on fall prevention and a cost-effectiveness analysis.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 65 years old or older
• Having been treated in emergency department or submitted to hospital after a fall
• Living in the Glostrup area.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Fall due to strong external force, new apoplexia cerebri, epileptic seizure, alcohol intoxication.
• Known cognitive impairment
• Not able to walk prior to fall
• Living in institution
• Planned geriatric intervention.