There are many balance tests utilized to measure postural stability among older adults. I am interested to hear perspectives on fear of falling and balance confidence instruments commonly used in a variety of settings.
What about The Activities-specific Balance Confidence (ABC) Scale and Fall Efficacy Scale for Fear of falling?
Thank you for your reply Dr. Nugraha. I commonly use these scales with older adults in the community also. Have you had any experience with the below scale, the Activities-specific Falls Caution Scale, for older adults in nursing homes?
I am curious why this outcome appears underutilized.
Pearce, N. J., Myers, A. M., & Blanchard, R. A. (2007). Assessing subjective fall concerns in residential living seniors: development of the activities-specific fall caution scale. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 88(6), 724–731. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apmr.2007.03.002
I think "Fear of Falling Questionnair Revised" is a global and valid test for determing the fear of fall in elderly.
Thank you for your comments regarding these measures. They are important tools to measure fear of falling in older adults.
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