The role of community paramedicine in fall prevention: A SWOT analysis.

Background: Millions of older US adults fall annually, leading to catastrophic injuries, over 32,000 deaths and healthcare costs of over $55 billion. This study evaluated perceived benefits and limitations of using community paramedicine for fall prevention strategies from the lens of older adults, caregivers, and healthcare providers.

Methods: Semi-structured focus groups were held with individuals from three stakeholder groups: (1) community-dwelling older adults (age ≥60), (2) caregivers, and (3) healthcare providers.