[Discussion paper: Digital falls prevention services for older adults]

Falls and their consequences have significant health-economic implications in Germany. Tailored exercise training is among the most effective interventions for fall prevention in older adults. However, conventional in-person training programs alone are insufficient to provide nationwide fall prevention and effectively reduce fall-related injuries. Digital interventions have the potential to complement and enhance traditional fall prevention programs, improving accessibility and reaching a broader population. Despite this potential, no evidence-based digital fall prevention programs are currently available in Germany. Moving forward, it is essential to develop, evaluate, and implement digital, evidence-based solutions to strengthen fall prevention efforts. Achieving this goal requires regulatory frameworks that support innovation rather than impede it with excessive bureaucratic hurdles. Additionally, digital applications should be designed to be intuitive and accessible for users while ensuring compliance with current data protection standards.