This meta analysis looked for studies involving community EMS (CEMS) interventions trying to reduce falls. The authors found:
“CEMS fall prevention interventions reduced all-cause and fall-related emergency department encounters, subsequent falls and EMS calls for lift assist. These interventions also improved patient health-related quality of life, independence with activities of daily living, and secondary health outcomes.”
Further, prospective work needs to be done to look at this on a larger scale. We know falls in elderly patients lead to significant morbidity and mortality. This could be one way to improve fall mortality.
References
Friend TH, Thomas HM, Ordoobadi AJ_, et al_
Community emergency medical services approaches to fall prevention: a systematic review
Injury Prevention Published Online First:22 July 2024. doi: 10.1136/ip-2023-045110
