2022年版《世界指南：老年人跌倒的预防与管理》解读

With the increasing aging population in China, older adults’ falls and fall-related injuries have gained increased attention, and preventive guidelines have also been developed and regularly updated. In 2022, The World Falls Guidelines Task Force assembled 96 experts from 39 countries issued the World Guidelines for Falls Prevention and Management for Older Adults. The guideline uses a person-centered approach by taking full account of the needs of older adults on the management of falls and the perceptions and experiences of caregivers and other stakeholders on preventing falls of older adults, as well as the utility of the guideline in various care settings and locations with limited resources. The guideline also incorporates the latest evidence on the use of e-health for fall prevention to provide new clinical recommendations on the screening, assessment, and management of risk for falls among community-dwelling older adults. It also promotes physical activity and falls prevention for all older adults. The current work offers an in-depth interpretation of guidelines and provides practical guidance to Chinese clinicians and community workers for prevention and management of falls in older adults.