Falls Efficacy Scale International (FES-I) Assessment
The FES-I measures concern about falling during daily social and physical activities. This tool helps clinicians evaluate balance confidence in older adults to support fall prevention efforts.
Falls Efficacy Scale International (FES-I)
The Falls Efficacy Scale International (FES-I) assesses fear of falling in older adults. This questionnaire measures confidence in performing daily and social activities without falling. It's a crucial tool for identifying risk levels and planning prevention strategies in aged care and rehabilitation settings.
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What is Falls Efficacy Scale International (FES-I)
The Falls Efficacy Scale International (FES-I) is a trusted tool for assessing fear of falling in older adults. It measures balance confidence well. Created by the Prevention of Falls Network Europe, this survey builds on the original version. It includes more challenging physical and social activities to test limits. It features sixteen items that cover routine jobs like cleaning the house or visiting friends. Participants rate their concern on a scale of four options ranging from not at all concerned to very concerned, which helps highlight specific anxiety triggers. Clinicians find it simple to use during standard assessments or research projects. It is handy for spotting fall risks early so you can create better support plans. Because it looks at social tasks too, it shows how fear impacts quality of life. This makes it practical for monitoring progress.
The Falls Efficacy Scale International (FES-I) can be scored using a single summation approach. To get the final number, you add up the responses for all 16 items, which cover various daily activities. Each question uses a four point scale ranging from 1, meaning not at all concerned, to 4, indicating very concerned. This produces a total score between 16 and 64. Higher totals suggest a greater fear of falling. Clinicians often use cut points, where scores from 16 to 19 show low concern, while anything above 28 points to high concern, helping you tailor fall prevention plans effectively.
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