Fall Risk Prediction and Reduction in Community Ambulators 65 Years of Age or Older

Guthrie Healthcare System50 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to assess the diagnostic efficacy of the Tinetti Assessment, Timed up and Go test (TUG) and Gait Speed on predicting fall risk in adults 65 years of age or greater who are community ambulators.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Accidental Falls Elderly Ambulatory

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 65 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * adults 65 years or older who are community ambulators. Exclusion Criteria: * known neurological disorder;limitation secondary to recent orthopedic condition; currently resides at skilled nursing facility

Locations (1)

Robert Packer Hospital

Sayre, Pennsylvania, United States

RECRUITING

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