Fall prevention for people with learning disabilities: key points and recommendations for practitioners and researchers

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to provide a narrative review of what is currently known about the high rates of falls, and fall injuries, which are experienced by people with learning disabilities (LDs) throughout their lives.

Design/methodology/approach

Narrative review. Current evidence is summarised as key points and recommendations for practitioners and researchers.

Findings

People with LDs experience similar rates of falls as older adults in the wider population, but throughout their lives, or at an earlier age.

Originality/value

Key points and recommendations are summarised for practitioners and researchers to promote fall prevention strategies and interventions for people with LDs.

Citation

Finlayson, J. (2018), "Fall prevention for people with learning disabilities: key points and recommendations for practitioners and researchers", Tizard Learning Disability Review, Vol. 23 No. 2, pp. 91-99. https://doi.org/10.1108/TLDR-06-2017-0026