Predictability of Fall Risk Assessments in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT: Fall risk increases with age, and one-third of adults over 65 years old experience a fall annually. Due to the aging population, the number of falls and related medical costs will progressively increase. Correct prediction of who will fall in the future is necessary to timely intervene in order to prevent falls. Therefore, the aim of this scoping review is to determine the predictive value of fall risk assessments in community-dwelling older adults using prospective studies. A total of 37 studies were included that evaluated clinical assessments (questionnaires, physical assessments, or a combination), sensor-based clinical assessments, or sensor- based daily life assessments using prospective study designs. The posttest probability of falling or not falling was calculated. In general, fal

SUBMITTER: Waterval NFJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10536675 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature