Economics of fall prevention programs: evidence and research priorities

Authors: Smith, Richard D; Fordham, Richard J

Source: Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research, Volume 1, Number 1, October 2001 , pp. 59-67(9)

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Abstract:

Injurious falls, particularly among the elderly, are a leading cause of morbidity, mortality and health and social care expenditure. Noninjurious falls may result in significant quality of life losses through generating a fear of subsequent falls. Falls may be due to intrinsic (age-related physiological changes, diseases or polypharmacy) or extrinsic (environmental hazards and behavior) factors. Although interventions target both of these, much of the focus is upon extrinsic factors, through changes to behavior and the environment. This paper reviews the cost-effectiveness of such interventions in reducing the risk of new falls, or modifying the harm caused in the event of a fall, for the general unselected population of the elderly living independently in the community.

Keywords: cost-effectiveness; economics; exercise; falls; home modification; prevention

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1586/14737167.1.1.59

Publication date: 2001-10-01

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Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research provides expert commentary on cost-benefit and pharmacoeconomic issues relating to the clinical use of drugs and therapeutic approaches. Coverage includes pharmacoeconomics and quality-of-life research, therapeutic outcomes, evidence-based medicine and cost-benefit research.
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