Occupational Therapist’s Actions in Preventing Falls of the Elderly Person at Home: An Integrative Review of Literature (2017-2022)

3 Clinical CEUs

Citation:

Schuartz P, Ferreira ALA, Bernardo LD, Raymundo TM & Palm RCM. (2023). Occupational therapist’s actions in preventing falls of the elderly person at home: an integrative review of literature (2017-2022). Cadernos Brasileiros de Terapia Ocupacional. 31, e3526. DOI: 10.1590/2526-8910.ctoar270335262.

 

Objectives of this course

On completion of this CPD activity, the participant will be able to:

  • Discuss the prevalence and consequences of falls among older adults.
  • Describe the assessment measures and instruments used by occupational therapists to prevent falls in older adults living at home.
  • Outline the intervention strategies implemented by occupational therapists to prevent falls in older adults living at home.
  • Compare the effectiveness of single-component and multicomponent interventions in preventing falls among older adults living at home.

 

Instructions:

Progress to the lesson to begin reading the article. Mark this step complete once you have read the article.

You may then progress to answer the quiz. You only have three attempts at the quiz, so be sure to check your answers. If you score above 70% on the Quiz, you will qualify for 3 CEUs.

Once you have marked all tasks complete, you will be able to access your CEU certificate on your My Courses Profile.

HPCSA Compliance:

  • Your attendance will be submitted directly to HPCSA—no action needed on your part.
  • We recommend keeping a copy of your certificate for your records. It will also be stored in your profile for 12 months future reference.
  • Ensure your HPCSA number is correctly entered in “My Account” (without spaces). Incorrect numbers will not upload to their system.
You have until the 31st of December 2025 to complete this course.

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