What are physical therapists doing to prevent falls in older adults in Brazil? - Findings from a nationwide survey
Brazilian PTs frequently integrate fall prevention into older adult care but face patient-related barriers. Addressing the identified barriers through behavior change strategies could enhance the implementation of fall prevention best practices.
Authors
- Catherine Sherrington (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8934-4368)
- Keith Hill (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2191-0308)
- Mônica Rodrigues Perracini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9331-3820)
- Marcos Paulo Miranda de Aquino (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8537-4674)
- Renato Barbosa dos Santos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2404-190X)
- Nancy M. Salbach (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6178-0691)
- Camila Astolphi Lima
- Tatiane da Silva (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6882-8785)
Institutions
- Toronto Rehabilitation Institute (CA)
- Universidade Cidade de São Paulo (BR)
- Institute for Musculoskeletal Health (AU)
- Monash University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy
- Published
- 2025-08-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjpt.2025.101252
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.76
Funders
- Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo