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Activity Steps

Description

Identifying at-risk older adults and intervening in a timely fashion can prevent falls. This study looks at the use of motion sensor technology versus clinician implemented fall risk assessments for validity, fall reduction and prevention.

Education Level: Intermediate

Format: Online

Content Focus: OT Service Delivery

Criteria for Obtaining Continuing Education Credits: To earn credit, you must read the article and complete the quiz and evaluation, earning a score of 70% or greater on the posttest.

Purpose of Activity

To present a study designed to assess the concordance of motion sensor fall risk assessment ratings with clinician ratings in older adults in a rehabilitation setting.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Identify the need for alternative fall risk assessment methods and explain the study methodology.
  2. Identify the results of the study and their implications.
Price: $6.95

Credits:

  • AOTA 0.05 CEUs/1/2 Contact Hour

Lippincott Professional Development / Wolters Kluwer Health is an approved provider of continuing education by The American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. Provider Number 5448.

Professions: Occupational Therapist
Test Code: CIN1217OT
Published: Dec 2017
Expires: 7/1/2025
Required Passing Score: 11/14 (78%)
Authors: Julie Elledge, MSN, RN, PHCNS-BC