Evidence Based Targeting Of Statewide Strategies For Preventing Falls Among Community Dwelling Older People In Victoria
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$410,724.00
Summary
Falls are a significant threat to the safety, health and independence of our older citizens. The aim of this project is to enable a more effective policy response to the falls prevention challenge in Victoria. The proposed research is designed to under-pin a re-orientation and evaluation of the Department of Human Services’ falls prevention program by facilitating improved targeting of effective interventions, taking older peoples’ preferences into account and working with community agencies
Implementing Falls Prevention Research Into Policy And Practice
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$1,553,440.00
Summary
This project represents a partnership between key Australian falls prevention researchers, policy makers and technology companies and aims to a) fill gaps in evidence relating to the prevention of falls in older people, b) translate evidence into policy and practice so that health resources can be allocated most efficiently, and c) disseminate evidence to health professionals working with older people, to improve the workforce capacity to prevent falls and associated injuries in the future.