OA2081. Multidisciplinary collaboration: Bridging clinical practice and digital health in aging care

Abstract Issue/Problem Falls represent major threats to the health, autonomy, and recovery of older adults. As European populations age, these risks contribute significantly to hospital readmissions, longer rehabilitation periods, and reduced quality of life. Despite evidence supporting prevention and education, fragmented health systems and siloed clinical practices limit the integration of solutions. A comprehensive response requires collaborative approaches that unite clinical expertise—particularly in orthopedics and geriatrics—with digital innovation and patient-centered design. Description To address this gap, a multidisciplinary collaboration was started between orthopedic departments and digital health research teams. The partnership led to the co-creation of awareness initiatives targeting fall prevention, resulting in the establishment of the first dedicated falls prevention clinic in a regional hospital. The clinic offers screening, risk assessment, education, and referral pathways, setting a new standard for regional intervention. Clinical expertise also shaped the architecture of a digital platform designed to support caregivers and frailty management. Moreover, the team participated in a European twinning program with a leading geriatrics clinic, enabling bilateral learning on care models and digital integration. Most recently, the collaboration produced a mobile application supporting patients undergoing arthroplasty, offering perioperative education, recovery tracking, and clinician-patient communication. Results The collaboration delivered an ecosystem of interconnected services, combining clinical infrastructure, caregiver support, and digital tools for risk reduction and surgical recovery. These include a functioning clinic, software platforms, and a mobile application, all contributing to improved patient outcomes. Lessons Effective integration of clinical and digital competencies leads to meaningful innovation in patient safety. Topic Cross-sector collaboration, multidisciplinary, falls prevention