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Table 1 Falls guideline recommendations [2] on multifactorial risk assessments in older adults

From: A qualitative study of the determinants of adherence to NICE falls guideline in managing older fallers attending an emergency department

A falls risk assessment includes the following:

1

Identification of falls history.

2

Assessment of gait and balance.

3

Assessment of osteoporosis risk.

4

Assessment of perceived functional ability and fear related to falling.

5

Assessment of visual impairment.

6

Assessment of cognitive impairment and neurological examination.

7

Assessment of urinary incontinence.

8

Assessment (or recommended assessment) of home hazards.

9

Cardiovascular examination.

10

Medication review.

11

Encouraged to participate in a falls prevention programme.