Development and preliminary examination of the predictive validity of the Falls Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT) for use in primary care.

S, Nandy; S, Parsons; C, Cryer; M, Underwood; E, Rashbrook; Y, Carter; S, Eldridge; J, Close; D, Skelton; S, Taylor; G, Feder

doi:10.1093/pubmed/fdh132

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Development and preliminary examination of the predictive validity of the Falls Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT) for use in primary care.

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Nandy S

Parsons S

Cryer C

Abstract

Background There is no validated assessment of an older person's risk of falling that is easily applied in primary care. We aimed to develop a two-part tool for use in primary care or the community. Part 1 includes a rapid assessment of the individual's risk of falling for administration by clinical...

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