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  • Gerontology
  • Public Health
  • Healthcare Policy

Background:

  • Rising incidence of falls and related injuries in older adults globally.
  • The World guidelines for falls prevention and management (WFG) offer evidence-based recommendations.
  • Previous reports indicated varied implementation of WFG across Europe.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a comprehensive global overview of the WFG implementation status.
  • To identify progress and barriers in implementing WFG worldwide.
  • To inform strategies for accelerating global falls prevention efforts.

Main Methods:

  • Survey of experts involved in the WFG from 18 countries across multiple continents.
  • Inquiry regarding the implementation status of WFG in their respective nations.
  • Analysis of reported progress, ranging from advanced integration to minimal action.

Main Results:

  • Implementation efforts for WFG are active in many surveyed countries, with progress varying widely.
  • Reported barriers include limited resources, competing health priorities, and cultural differences in care.
  • Advanced integration into guidelines/policies observed in some regions, while others show no/minimal action.

Conclusions:

  • Global implementation of WFG shows encouraging signs but faces significant challenges.
  • Adapting WFG to diverse healthcare systems and integrating falls prevention into national policies is crucial.
  • Strengthening global collaboration and advocating for falls prevention as a public health priority are essential for progress.