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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. This printable clinical reference is for occupational therapists working with adult patients, covering Aging. Print Resource, US Letter, 1 page. Members can view and print it.

Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:

  • What screening tools assess fall risk in older adults?
  • Which balance tests predict falls in elderly patients?
  • What cutoff scores indicate fall risk on common assessments?

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