Clinical decision making in exercise prescription for fall prevention

Abstract

Background. Physical therapists often prescribe exercises for fall prevention. Understanding the factors influencing the clinical decision-making processes used by expert physical therapists working in specialist fall and balance clinics may assist other therapists in prescribing exercises for fall prevention with greater efficacy. Objectives. The objective of this study was to describe the factors influencing the clinical decision-making processes used by expert physical therapists to prescribe exercises for fall prevention. Design. This investigation was a qualitative study from a phenomenological perspective. Methods. Semistructured telephone interviews were conducted with 24 expert physi..