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← Older revision		Revision as of 17:26, 23 September 2016
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−	This is a [ '''Fall Risk Questionnaire'''] to determine the risk for falls. With a score 4 points or higher, there may be a risk for falling.	+	This is a [https://www.cdc.gov/steadi/pdf/stay_independent_brochure-a.pdf '''Fall Risk Questionnaire'''] to determine the risk for falls. With a score 4 points or higher, there may be a risk for falling.

	Return to the [[CDC Health Risk Assessments]] or [[Well-Being Assessment\|Patient Well-Being Assessment]]		Return to the [[CDC Health Risk Assessments]] or [[Well-Being Assessment\|Patient Well-Being Assessment]]

← Older revision		Revision as of 17:25, 23 September 2016
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−	This is a [~~http://www.cdc.gov/homeandrecreationalsafety/pdf/steadi-2015.04/Stay_Independent_brochure-a.pdf~~ '''Fall Risk Questionnaire'''] to determine the risk for falls. With a score 4 points or higher, there may be a risk for falling.	+	This is a [ '''Fall Risk Questionnaire'''] to determine the risk for falls. With a score 4 points or higher, there may be a risk for falling.

	Return to the [[CDC Health Risk Assessments]] or [[Well-Being Assessment\|Patient Well-Being Assessment]]		Return to the [[CDC Health Risk Assessments]] or [[Well-Being Assessment\|Patient Well-Being Assessment]]

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 |align="left"|Numbness in your feet can cause stumbles and lead to falls
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-|style="background-color: #FFCCCC" align="left"|[[FH Fall Risk FR-9|10. I take medicine that sometimes makes me feel light-headed or more tired than usual]]
+|style="background-color: #FFCCCC" align="left"|[[FH Fall Risk FR-10|10. I take medicine that sometimes makes me feel light-headed or more tired than usual]]
 |align="center"|Yes (1)
 |align="center"|No (0)
 |align="left"|Side effects from medicine can sometimes increase the chance of falling
 |-
-|style="background-color: #FFCCCC" align="left"|[[FH Fall Risk FR-9|11. I take medicine to help me sleep or improve my mood]]
+|style="background-color: #FFCCCC" align="left"|[[FH Fall Risk FR-11|11. I take medicine to help me sleep or improve my mood]]
 |align="center"|Yes (1)
 |align="center"|No (0)
 |align="left"|These medicines can sometimes increase the chance of falling.
 |-
-|style="background-color: #FFCCCC" align="left"|[[FH Fall Risk FR-9|12. I often feel sad or depressed]]
+|style="background-color: #FFCCCC" align="left"|[[FH Fall Risk FR-12|12. I often feel sad or depressed]]
 |align="center"|Yes (1)
 |align="center"|No (0)

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 |align="center"|Yes (1)
 |align="center"|No (0)
-|align="left"|3
+|align="left"|This is a sign of weak leg muscles, a major reason for falling
 |-
 |style="background-color: #FFCCCC" align="left"|[[FH Fall Risk FR-7|7. I have trouble stepping up onto a curb]]
 |align="center"|Yes (1)
 |align="center"|No (0)
-|align="left"|3
+|align="left"|This is also a sign of weak leg muscles
 |-
 |style="background-color: #FFCCCC" align="left"|[[FH Fall Risk FR-8|8. I often have to rush to the toilet]]
 |align="center"|Yes (1)
 |align="center"|No (0)
-|align="left"|3
+|align="left"|Rushing to the bathroom, especially at night, increases the chance of falling
 |-
 |style="background-color: #FFCCCC" align="left"|[[FH Fall Risk FR-9|9. I have lost some feeling in my feet]]
 |align="center"|Yes (1)
 |align="center"|No (0)
-|align="left"|3
+|align="left"|Numbness in your feet can cause stumbles and lead to falls
 |-
 |style="background-color: #FFCCCC" align="left"|[[FH Fall Risk FR-9|10. I take medicine that sometimes makes me feel light-headed or more tired than usual]]
 |align="center"|Yes (1)
 |align="center"|No (0)
-|align="left"|3
+|align="left"|Side effects from medicine can sometimes increase the chance of falling
 |-
 |style="background-color: #FFCCCC" align="left"|[[FH Fall Risk FR-9|11. I take medicine to help me sleep or improve my mood]]
 |align="center"|Yes (1)
 |align="center"|No (0)
-|align="left"|3
+|align="left"|These medicines can sometimes increase the chance of falling.
 |-
 |style="background-color: #FFCCCC" align="left"|[[FH Fall Risk FR-9|12. I often feel sad or depressed]]
 |align="center"|Yes (1)
 |align="center"|No (0)
-|align="left"|3
+|align="left"|Symptoms of depression, such as not feeling well or feeling slowed down, are linked to falls.
 |-
 |style="background-color: #FFCCCC" align="right"|

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 |align="center"|Yes (1)
 |align="center"|No (0)
-|align="center"|3
+|align="left"|Unsteadiness or needing support while walking are signs of poor balance.
 |-
 |style="background-color: #FFCCCC" align="left"|[[FH Fall Risk FR-4|4. I steady myself by holding onto furniture when walking at home]]
 |align="center"|Yes (1)
 |align="center"|No (0)
-|align="center"|3
+|align="left"|This is also a sign of poor balance
 |-
 |style="background-color: #FFCCCC" align="left"|[[FH Fall Risk FR-5|5. I am worried about falling]]
 |align="center"|Yes (1)
 |align="center"|No (0)
-|align="center"|3
+|align="left"|People who are worried about falling are more likely to fall.
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 |align="center"|Yes (1)
 |align="center"|No (0)
-|align="center"|3
+|align="left"|3
 |-
 |style="background-color: #FFCCCC" align="left"|[[FH Fall Risk FR-7|7. I have trouble stepping up onto a curb]]
 |align="center"|Yes (1)
 |align="center"|No (0)
-|align="center"|3
+|align="left"|3
 |-
 |style="background-color: #FFCCCC" align="left"|[[FH Fall Risk FR-8|8. I often have to rush to the toilet]]
 |align="center"|Yes (1)
 |align="center"|No (0)
-|align="center"|3
+|align="left"|3
 |-
 |style="background-color: #FFCCCC" align="left"|[[FH Fall Risk FR-9|9. I have lost some feeling in my feet]]
 |align="center"|Yes (1)
 |align="center"|No (0)
-|align="center"|3
+|align="left"|3
 |-
 |style="background-color: #FFCCCC" align="left"|[[FH Fall Risk FR-9|10. I take medicine that sometimes makes me feel light-headed or more tired than usual]]
 |align="center"|Yes (1)
 |align="center"|No (0)
-|align="center"|3
+|align="left"|3
 |-
 |style="background-color: #FFCCCC" align="left"|[[FH Fall Risk FR-9|11. I take medicine to help me sleep or improve my mood]]
 |align="center"|Yes (1)
 |align="center"|No (0)
-|align="center"|3
+|align="left"|3
 |-
 |style="background-color: #FFCCCC" align="left"|[[FH Fall Risk FR-9|12. I often feel sad or depressed]]
 |align="center"|Yes (1)
 |align="center"|No (0)
-|align="center"|3
+|align="left"|3
 |-
 |style="background-color: #FFCCCC" align="right"|

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 |align="center"|Yes (2)
 |align="center"|No (0)
-|align="center"|People whi have been advised to use a cane or walker may already be likely to fall
+|align="left"|People who have been advised to use a cane or walker may already be likely to fall
 |-
 |style="background-color: #FFCCCC" align="left"|[[FH Fall Risk FR-3|3. Sometimes I feel unsteady when I am walking]]

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 |align="center"|Yes (2)
 |align="center"|No (0)
-|align="center"|People who have fallen once are likely to fall again
+|align="left"|People who have fallen once are likely to fall again
 |-
 |style="background-color: #FFCCCC" align="left"|[[FH Fall Risk FR-2|2. I use or have been advised to use a cane or walker to get around safely]]

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