Development and initial validation of the Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I)

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Authors

Lucy Yardley · University of Southampton

Nina Beyer · Copenhagen University Hospital

Klaus Hauer · Krankenhaus Bethanien

Gertrudis I. J. M. Kempen · Maastricht University

Chantal Piot‐Ziegler · University of Lausanne

Chris Todd · University of Manchester

Abstract

The FES-I has close continuity with the best existing measure of fear of falling, excellent psychometric properties, and assesses concerns relating to basic and more demanding activities, both physical and social. Further research is required to confirm cross-cultural and predictive validity.

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 34, Issue 6, pp. 614-619

DOI: 10.1093/ageing/afi196

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