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Tinetti Falls Efficacy Scale (FES)
Tinetti Falls Efficacy Scale (FES)
Tinetti Falls Efficacy Scale (FES)
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Tinetti Falls Efficacy Scale (FES) RESULTS:
Tinetti Falls Efficacy scale (FES): is a 10-item questionnaire used to assess ones
fear of falling and how that impacts their physical performance. It also provides
insight into ones perception of balance and stability during activities of daily
living. Clinicians can follow a patients fear of falling over time, further
evaluate their risk of falls, and further determine recommendations for appropriate
living situations.A score of greater than 70 indicates a person has a fear of
falling in the home during ADL engagement.
Scoring criteria: 10 items rated from 1 (extremely confident) to 10 (no confidence
at all). All 10 items are added with total scores ranging from 0-100.
Balance seated on hard armless chair
1. Take a bath or shower:
2. Reach into cabinets or closets:
3. Walk around the house:
4. Prepare meals not requiring carrying heavy or hot objects:
5. Get in and out of bed:
6. Answer the door or telephone:
7. Get in and out of a chair:
8. Getting dressed and undressed:
9. Personal grooming (i.e. washing your face):
10. Getting on & off of the toilet:
Total Score:
/100
sUMMARY/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Additional Resources:
http://www.rehabmeasures.org/Lists/RehabMeasures/PrintView.aspx?ID=899
Link to assessment form:
http://www.rehabmeasures.org/PDF%20Library/Falls%20Efficacy
%20Scale.pdf
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falling." Journal of gerontology 45(6): P239.
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Woodland, J. & Hobson, S.J.G. (2003). An occupational therapy perspective on falls
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