The Relationship Between Balance Measured With a Modified Bathroom Scale and Falls and Disability in Older Adults: A 6-Month Follow-Up Study

• Main Authors: Vermeulen, Joan (Author), Neyens, Jacques CL (Author), Spreeuwenberg, Marieke D (Author), van Rossum, Erik (Author), Boessen, April BCG (Author), Sipers, Walther (Author), de Witte, Luc P (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: JMIR Publications, 2015-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundThere are indications that older adults who suffer from poor balance have an increased risk for adverse health outcomes, such as falls and disability. Monitoring the development of balance over time enables early detection of balance decline, which can identify older adults who could benef...