Table 3.
Summary of risk factors recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and included in the tools adopted by the policies of the mental health trusts.
| NICE-recommended risk factors for multifactorial assessment | Trust polices including risk factors by tool (%) |
|---|---|
| Falls history | 97 |
| Gait/balance/mobility/strength | 100 |
| Osteoporosis | 40 |
| Fear of falling | 34 |
| Vision | 83 |
| Cognitive/confusion/mental health | 86 |
| Neurological problems | 71 |
| Urinary incontinence | 49 |
| Environmental hazards | 40 |
| Cardiovascular examination | 26 |
| Medication | 77 |
| Footwear | 51 |
| Postural hypotension | 37 |
| Alcohol intake | 29 |
| Nutrition | 23 |