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. 2018 Mar 15;4:2377960818759449. doi: 10.1177/2377960818759449

Table 2.

Components of Patient History Useful in Fall Risk Assessment (Bauman et al., 2014).

Fall risk assessment Interventions preventing falls
Physical examination, functional and cognitive status Providing education and information
History of past falls Supplementing vitamin D
Balance capabilities and muscle strength Implementing individual exercise programs
Heart function and rhythm Treating arrhythmias
Orthostatic hypotension Preventing orthostatic hypotension
Medication and possible adverse effects Deprescribing
Vision impairment Treating visual impairment
Feet and footwear examination Preventing walking difficulties
Environmental hazards Adjusting the home environment