Fall Risk Assessment in Nursing Home Residents
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at how well doing two things at once (like walking while counting) can predict who might fall in nursing homes. Understanding fall risk helps caregivers keep older adults safer.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older
- You live in a nursing home or care facility for at least one month
- You can walk at least 10 meters (about 33 feet), with or without a cane or walker
- You have mild to moderate thinking ability (not severe memory loss)
- You can follow simple spoken instructions
- You have not had a stroke, major surgery, or bone fracture recently
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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