Adapting a falls confidence questionnaire for older adults
This study is adapting a questionnaire to measure how confident older adults feel about avoiding falls. Participating involves answering questions about your confidence in daily activities, which can help doctors better support people at risk of falling.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years of age or older.
- You live on your own in the community, not in a care facility.
- You can move around your home on your own, with or without a walking aid.
- You are able to give your informed consent to participate.
- You score above 23 on a brief thinking and memory test (Mini-Mental State Exam).
- You do not have a neurological condition that severely affects balance or movement.
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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