Prediction of early falls using adherence and balance assessments in a convalescent rehabilitation ward

Objectives: To predict falls by adding an adherence assessment to a static balance ability assessment, and to evaluate fall prediction accuracy. Methods: This study included 416 patients who were admitted to a 45-bed convalescent rehabilitation ward over a 2-year period. The patients were assesse...

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Main Authors: Toshio Teranishi, Megumi Suzuki, Masayuki Yamada, Akiko Maeda, Motomi Yokota, Naoki Itoh, Masanori Tanimoto, Aiko Osawa, Izumi Kondo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Fujita Medical Society 2024-02-01
Series:Fujita Medical Journal
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Online Access:https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/fmj/10/1/10_2022-037/_pdf/-char/en