Activities-specific performance frequency can accurately detect fallers in elderly populations: an alternative method for quantifying activity restrictions

Abstract Background The high prevalence of falling among older adults constitutes a major public and clinical health concern. Many elderly persons may develop activities-specific restriction due to the risk of falling. This highlights the need for relevant evaluative tools. Methods This cross-sectio...

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Published in:	BMC Geriatrics
Main Authors:	Lin Y. Chen, Jing X. Wang, Ying Y. Chen, Ya J. Yang, Jia J. Yao, Xia Shen
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2022-03-01
Subjects:	falling elderly activity restriction balance mobility
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-02912-z