Clinical ReferenceEval Tool

Screening Tools for Assessing Fall Risk in Older Adults

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Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

OT

Diagnosis:

Aging

References:

  • Shirley Ryan Ability Labs, 2022
  • Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy
  • Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy
This document is a quick reference for commonly used outcome measures for older individuals to determine if they have risk of falling. The document outlines what measures are best supported and outlines the sensitivity and specificity of the risk of falls in the next year.
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