The Short FES-I: a shortened version of the falls efficacy scale-international to assess fear of falling

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Authors

Gertrudis I. J. M. Kempen · Maastricht University

Lucy Yardley · University of Southampton

Jolanda C. M. van Haastregt · Maastricht University

G. A. Rixt Zijlstra · Maastricht University

Nina Beyer · Bispebjerg Hospital

Klaus Hauer · Heidelberg University

Chris Todd ·

Abstract

the Short FES-I is a good and feasible measure to assess fear of falling in older persons. However, if researchers or clinicians are particularly interested in the distributions of specific fear of falling-related activities not included in the Short FES-I, the use of the full FES-I is recommended.

Topics & Keywords

Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders Injury Epidemiology and Prevention

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: Age and Ageing

Volume 37, Issue 1, pp. 45-50

DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afm157

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