Systematic review of accuracy of screening instruments for predicting fall risk among independently living older adults.

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The objective of this study was to summarize the evidence on the accuracy of screening tools for predicting falling risk in community-living older adults. This study was designed as a systematic review. Prospective studies of clinical fall risk prediction tools that provided data on the number of participants who sustained falls during follow-up were included. We searched six electronic databases and reference lists of studies and review articles. Data were extracted by two reviewers independ...

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Authors: Gates, S; Smith, L; Fisher, J; Lamb, S

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: Journal of rehabilitation research and development
• Volume: 45
• Issue: 8
• Pages: 1105-1116
• Publication date: 2008-01-01
• DOI: 10.1682/JRRD.2008.04.0057
• EISSN: 1938-1352
• ISSN: 0748-7711
• Language: English
• Keywords: Humans; ROC Curve; Accidental Falls; Disability Evaluation; Predictive Value of Tests; Aged; Risk Factors; Aged, 80 and over; Accidents, Home; Risk Assessment; Geriatric Assessment