ProFouND-Prevention of Falls Network For Dissemination

Abstract

ProFouND is a collaborative research project funded by the European Union under CIP-ICT-PSP-2012-6. ProFouND addresses the objectives of the EIP-AHA by creating a Thematic Network with 21 partners from 12 countries. Objective was to embed evidence based fall prevention programmes for elderly people at risk of falls using novel ICT solution in at least 10 countries/15 regions by 2015, thus to reduce falls incidence in those regions by 2020. Objectives were achieved, using internet and ICT solutions to facilitate widespread implementation. ProFouND collates a free access resources library, creates a novel PFPApp to distribute tailored, customised, up to date best practice guidance, that is context and even individual specific and available in various languages. ProFouND provided a cascade model training programme using face to face and e-learning approaches to create a cadre of accredited exercise trainers across Europe to implement exercise regimens that have been proven to reduce falls amongst older people. ProFouND is an ambitious network, rising to the challenge of the EIP.

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Publication date
01/01/2015
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