3-Step Falls Prediction Model: Identifying High-Risk Patients Effectively

The 3-Step Falls Prediction Model is a clinical tool used to identify individuals at risk of falls. This model is important for preventing falls and related injuries in older adults. The model's core components include a series of assessments that evaluate an individual's risk factors, such as history of falls, mobility, and medication use. Key dimensions assessed include the individual's medical history, functional ability, and environmental factors, with response options typically being yes or no, or scored on a scale. Administration involves healthcare professionals using the model to assess patients, usually in a clinical or aged care setting, and it has applications in both research and clinical practice, helping to inform fall prevention strategies and interventions. By using this model, healthcare providers can identify those at high risk and implement targeted interventions to reduce the risk of falls, ultimately improving patient outcomes and quality of life.