Validating an evidence-based, self-rated fall risk questionnaire (FRQ) for older adults

Rubenstein, Laurence Z.; Vivrette, Rebecca L.; Harker, Judith O.; Stevens, Judy A.; Kramer, B. Josea

doi:10.1016/j.jsr.2011.08.006

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“…The majority (70%) of older adults in this study reported taking medications for heart or blood pressure management that often promote dizziness, unsteadiness, and falls. Slightly lower rates (43%) for these medications were reported by Rubenstein et al (2011). However, their study found slightly higher rates of medications used for sleep or depression-33% compared to 24% in this study.…”

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“…Difficulty with balance and walking was reported by a majority of participants, 68% and 49%, respectively. Rubenstein, Vivrette, Harker, Stevens, and Kramer (2011) reported that a majority of older adult participants indicated difficulty with walking (70%), balance (53%), and the need for an assistive device due to unsteadiness (58%). Reports of medication use were also fairly similar.…”

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Design, Delivery, and Outcomes From an Interprofessional Fall Prevention Course

Dauenhauer

Glose

Watt

2015

Gerontology & Geriatrics Education

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This article describes the development, delivery, and outcomes from an interprofessional evidence-based falls management course for undergraduate and graduate students. The 3-credit elective course was developed by a gerontological social work and nursing faculty member in partnership with community-based housing and case management organizations. Creation of the course was in response to a mandate by the Health Resources and Services Administration, funding source for federal Geriatric Education Centers, to train interprofessional students using an evidence-based approach while tying the outcomes to improved health measures in the target population. Therefore, this article describes student competencies pre- and postcourse completion and outcomes of community-dwelling older adults completing a Matter of Balance (MOB) program delivered by these students. A total of 16 students completed the course which included delivery of the MOB program to 41 older adults. Results indicate statistically significant improvements in student outcomes from a pre/post falls knowledge test. For older adult participants, many screened positively for fall risk factors pre-post MOB participation showed statistically significant improvements in falls efficacy, control, management, and overall mobility. Opportunities and challenges associated with course delivery are also described.

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Design, Delivery, and Outcomes From an Interprofessional Fall Prevention Course

Dauenhauer

Glose

Watt

2015

Gerontology & Geriatrics Education

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“…Concurrent validation of the TSTWT EO was tested through examination of its relationship with several laboratory based measures of balance, including the modified Fall Risk Questionnaire (mFRQ) [51] …”

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Concurrent validation of the tandem walk test as a measure of dynamic walking balance in a healthy population

Robertson¹,

Gregory²

2017

Phys Ther Rehabil

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Background: The purpose of this study was to determine the possible concurrent validity of the tandem walk test as a measure of dynamic walking balance. Methods: Forty-nine healthy participants, age range 20-75 years (mean age 40.1 ± 17.1 years), performed the ten step tandem walk test and two clinical tests of dynamic balance using the Biodex Balance System (Biodex Medical Systems, Shirley, NY) dynamic limits of stability protocol and measures of gait variability assessed through gait center of pressure, spatial, and temporal parameters derived from an instrumented treadmill (h/p/cosmos sports & medical gmbh, Nussdorf-Traunstein, Germany; Zebris FDM-T, Isny im Allgau, Germany). Results: A moderate-high correlation was demonstrated between the ten step tandem walk test eyes open and measures of gait variability, step width (r=0.64 p<0.05) and step time variability ( r=0.67 p<0.05), age (r=0.69 p<0.05), and Biodex Balance System dynamic limits of stability (r=0.81 p<0.05). A moderate relationship was found between the ten step tandem walk test eyes open and measures of gait center of pressure variability (r=0.52 p<0.05). Correlation coefficient values between the ten step tandem walk test eyes open and Biodex Balance System dynamic limits of stability, gait temporal, center of pressure, and spatial parameters demonstrated increased strength when adjusted for age. Conclusion: The ten step tandem walk test demonstrated a moderate to high relationship with clinical tests of dynamic balance: Biodex Balance System dynamic limits of stability and gait center of pressure, spatial, and time parameters in a healthy population demonstrating concurrent validity as an objective measure of dynamic walking balance in a healthy population between the ages of 20 and 75 years.

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“…The participant responds to this questionnaire once per version (CLINICAL, SELF, SENSOR). The FRQ has established validity and has a reliability coefficient alpha of 0.746 [11]. Scores greater than 4 indicate a higher risk of falls [20].…”

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“…The Fall Risk Questionnaire (FRQ), available through downloading from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, and Injuries (STEADI) materials for older adults, is a validated 12-item self-assessment screening instrument aimed to increase older adults' awareness of their risk for falls and to facilitate conversations about falls with healthcare providers, family, and friends [11]. In addition to questionnaires, safe objective assessments such as the One Leg Stance Test (OLST), also known as Single Limb Stance Test, and 30-Second Chair Stand Test (CST) can predict the risk of future falls by measuring balance and lower extremity strength [12] [13].…”

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Validating an evidence-based, self-rated fall risk questionnaire (FRQ) for older adults

Cited by 144 publications

References 21 publications

Design, Delivery, and Outcomes From an Interprofessional Fall Prevention Course

Design, Delivery, and Outcomes From an Interprofessional Fall Prevention Course

Concurrent validation of the tandem walk test as a measure of dynamic walking balance in a healthy population

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Validating an evidence-based, self-rated fall risk questionnaire (FRQ) for older adults

Cited by 144 publications

References 21 publications

Design, Delivery, and Outcomes From an Interprofessional Fall Prevention Course

Design, Delivery, and Outcomes From an Interprofessional Fall Prevention Course

Concurrent validation of the tandem walk test as a measure of dynamic walking balance in a healthy population

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