The optimal sequence and selection of screening test items to predict fall risk in older disabled women: the Women's Health and Aging Study.

BACKGROUND: Falls are a major cause of disability, dependence, and death in older people. Brief screening algorithms may be helpful in identifying risk and leading to more detailed assessment. Our aim was to determine the most effective sequence of falls screening test items from a wide selection o...

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Main Authors: Lamb, S, McCabe, C, Becker, C, Fried, L, Guralnik, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008