Approaches and Tools for Assessing Falls Risk - Summary of Findings – Appendix F
Appendix F - provides a summary of related approaches and tools for assessing fall risk. The tools are categorized as follows: gait and balance; general fall risk and fear of falls. It is important for the organization to review the findings to support selection of tools for settings and population(s) served noting that other tools are available that address specific risk factors.
Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. (2017). Appendix F of RNAO Prevention of Falls and Reducing Injury from Falls Best Practice Guideline. (4th Ed.). Toronto, ON: Author. (p.92-97)
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