Nurse practitioners reported serving a larger proportion of older adults |
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CDC used Porter Novelli’s 2016 DocStyles survey of health care providers to evaluate the circumstances in which primary care providers screen for fall risk and assess older patient’s (age 65 and older) fall risk factors. The study, Differences in Evaluating Fall Risk by Primary Care Provider Type, found nurse practitioners served a larger proportion of older adults compared to other primary care practitioners and were more likely to routinely screen for fall risk during annual wellness visits. However, few practitioners used standardized fall-risk assessments to assess fall-risk. |  |
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The American and British Geriatric Societies recommend using standardized assessments such as the Time Up and Go test to assess gait and balance. These assessments are validated, have high test/retest reliability, and may be administered in primary care settings. Additional training on the value of standardized assessments may improve a practitioner’s ability to identify and manage their patient’s fall risk overtime. What can be done: Healthcare providers are well positioned to screen, assess, and intervene to reduce fall risk. CDC’s STEADI initiative offers guidance on standardized assessments that may help providers ensure that they are appropriately identifying and managing their patient’s fall risk over time. For more information, visit: |
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