Fall Prevention in Nursing Homes: The Impact of Exercise

Clinical Quandary: Falls are a significant cause of injury, functional decline, and permanent transfer to a higher level of care across the long-term care continuum. Providers often field calls related to resident falls yet often feel that interventions to prevent future falls lack evidence of benefit. Nursing administrators, staff, and providers need implementable, evidence-based interventions that will reduce falls and promote safety, mobility, and quality of life.