Several standardized tools are widely used for fall risk assessment:
- Morse Fall Scale: This tool assesses factors like history of falling, secondary diagnosis, ambulatory aids, IV therapy, gait, and mental status. - Hendrich II Fall Risk Model: This model includes criteria such as confusion, symptomatic depression, altered elimination, dizziness, and gender (male). - Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test: This test measures the time it takes for a person to stand up from a chair, walk three meters, turn around, and sit back down.
