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Fall prevention in Australia: policies and activities
Lindy Clemson1, Caroline F Finch, Keith D Hill
1Faculty of Health Sciences, The University of Sydney, Cumberland Campus, East Street, Lidcombe, New South Wales 1825, Australia. lindy.clemson@sydney.edu.au
Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|October 12, 2010
Summary
Australian fall prevention policies since 1986 show limited national action and funding. State-level strategies exist but are unique, despite national guidelines, impacting effective fall prevention.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Policy
- Gerontology
Background:
- Numerous fall prevention recommendations and plans have been developed in Australia since 1986.
- National-level implementation and funding for fall prevention have been limited.
- State-level fall prevention funding has increased but remains a small proportion of total health expenditure.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a historical perspective on Australian fall prevention policy.
- To offer insights into the current focus of fall prevention strategies.
- To examine specific fall prevention activities in New South Wales, Victoria, and Western Australia.
Main Methods:
- Policy analysis of Australian fall prevention initiatives.
- Review of state-specific strategic plans and activities.
- Case studies from New South Wales, Victoria, and Western Australia.
Main Results:
- Commonwealth recommendations have seen limited national action.
- State-level fall prevention plans have developed independently.
- Examples of unique state-level fall prevention activities are presented.
Conclusions:
- Despite extensive recommendations, national fall prevention efforts in Australia have been underfunded and fragmented.
- State-level initiatives, while unique, offer valuable insights into localized fall prevention strategies.
- A comprehensive review of Australian fall prevention policy highlights persistent challenges in national coordination and resource allocation.
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