Key factor cutoffs and interval reference values for stratified fall risk assessment in community-dwelling older adults: the role of physical fitness, body composition, physical activity, health condition, and environmental hazards

Key factor cutoffs and interval reference values for stratified fall risk assessment in community-dwelling older adults: the role of physical fitness, body composition, physical activity, health condition, and environmental hazards

Abstract Background Fall risk assessment and determination of older adults’ individual risk profiles are crucial elements in fall prevention. As such, it is essential to establish cutoffs and reference values for high and low risk according to key risk factor outcomes. This study main objective was...

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Main Authors: Catarina Pereira, Guida Veiga, Gabriela Almeida, Ana Rita Matias, Ana Cruz-Ferreira, Felismina Mendes, Jorge Bravo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Falling
Elderly
Risk assessment
Cutoffs
Risk stratification
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10947-x
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