Invitation: Upcoming Presentation - Evaluating the impact of social policies on fall prevention outcomes

Posted Le 19 novembre 2020

INVITATION: Presentation – Evaluating the impact of social policies on fall prevention outcomes 

December 4, 2020

12:00pm – 1:00pm (AST)

 

In 2019, the Atlantic Collaborative on Injury Prevention (ACIP) produced a report titled, “Fall Prevention Among Seniors and the Social Determinants of Health: A Social Policy Lens." This report was an opportunity for those working in fall prevention to reflect and discover ways in which social policies can address the links between the social determinants of health (SDOH) and fall-related injuries among older adults.

 

Social policy is defined as covering a range of supports (such as programs, benefits, policies, legislation, and other resources) that act to protect people through various life changes that can affect their health. Examples of social policies in Canada include universal health care, home-care programs, social assistance, retirement pensions, and more.

 

Social policies are not created with the intent to prevent fall-related injuries, but these policies can help improve social and economic conditions in which people live, work, and play (which ultimately help contribute to safer environments and lifestyles).

 

Working with ACIP, a team of MPH students from the University of Alberta are developing an evaluation framework that can be used to determine the impact of social policies on fall prevention outcomes among older adults. The team of students will be presenting the evaluation framework, lessons learned, and recommendations for next steps.

 

Space is limited. If you are interested in attending this presentation, please RSVP to Jennifer at jrussell@acip.ca.