Key factor cutoffs and interval reference values for stratified fall risk assessment in community-dwelling older adults: the role of physical fitness, body composition, physical activity, health condition, and environmental hazards

• Main Authors: Catarina Pereira (Author), Guida Veiga (Author), Gabriela Almeida (Author), Ana Rita Matias (Author), Ana Cruz-Ferreira (Author), Felismina Mendes (Author), Jorge Bravo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Fall risk assessment and determination of older adults' individual risk profiles are crucial elements in fall prevention. As such, it is essential to establish cutoffs and reference values for high and low risk according to key risk factor outcomes. This study main objective...