Translation, reliability, and validation of the Dutch Safe Use of Mobility Aid Checklist (SUMAC-NL) for walker use in people living with dementia [version 3; peer review: 2 approved]

Background People with dementia have a yearly risk of falling of 60 to 80 percent. Therefore, a walker is often recommended. However, the use of a walker in people with dementia is associated with a threefold increased odds of falls compared to their healthy peers who walk with a walker. Assessing w...

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Main Authors: Susan Hunter, Hans Drenth, Jesper Kroesen, Hans Hobbelen, Helen Bruinsma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2025-06-01
Series:F1000Research
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Online Access:https://f1000research.com/articles/12-1150/v3
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