Navigating Recovery Safely: Preventing Falls in Stroke
Tracks
Track 2
Friday, September 27, 2024 |
10:10 AM - 10:50 AM |
106 E |
Speaker(s)
Presented By: Ms. Dana Guest & Ms. Mary Haller
Session Details
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Discuss the stroke-related impairments that heighten the vulnerability to falls.
2. Recognize appropriate fall screening instruments specific to stroke patients and assess the limitations associated with commonly used generalized screening tools.
3. Review types of interventions aimed to prevent falls and a phased approach for their integration into practice.
4. Review educational materials and resources tailored for falls prevention in stroke patients.