Costs to Society
The direct medical costs to treat falls, replace joints and manage pain are only part of the costs. The human costs related to loss of independence and the economic costs due to lost productivity can be more difficult to quantify but have enormous impact.
“More elderly are dying after falls as care crisis deepens.”
The Guardian – April 2018 (Read More)
Gait and mobility issues are not just problems for the elderly. Many health conditions can impact gait, including injury, osteoarthritis, diabetes, MS, Parkinson’s and stroke.
Using GaitSmart in Care Pathways
GaitSmart testing has been incorporated within existing care pathways in hospitals, care homes, falls clinics and GP surgeries.
The quick and easy-to-use GaitSmart test can be administered by non-professional healthcare workers with minimal training.
GaitSmart’s digital test results allow easy retrieval of patient information and the ability to track changes in mobility over time.
GaitSmart Health Economics
GaitSmart pilots with the frail elderly have shown that for every £1 spent for the GaitSmart intervention, £1.60 is saved by the health system through reduced falls.
“Estimated costs to the NHS and the wider healthcare system of OA and RA currently standing at £10.2 billion.”
Arthritis Research UK – December 2017 (Read More)
