The seriousness of the physical, psychological, and economic
consequences of falling has led to two fallmanagement
approaches. The first uses physical-monitoring
devices to detect falls and signal for immediate care. However,
this approach can only reduce consequence severity.
The second approach prevents fall occurrence through
interventions such as exercise [15,16], improved footwear
[15], assistive devices [16], adaptation or modification
of the home environment [15,16], review and modification
of medication [15], and increased surveillance
and care by caregivers [16]. Fall risk assessment is an
important and effective prevention tool that identifies
The seriousness of the physical, psychological, and economicconsequences of falling has led to two fallmanagementapproaches. The first uses physical-monitoringdevices to detect falls and signal for immediate care. However,this approach can only reduce consequence severity.The second approach prevents fall occurrence throughinterventions such as exercise [15,16], improved footwear[15], assistive devices [16], adaptation or modificationof the home environment [15,16], review and modificationof medication [15], and increased surveillanceand care by caregivers [16]. Fall risk assessment is animportant and effective prevention tool that identifies
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