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What does the text emphasize about falls in older adults?
What does the text emphasize about falls in older adults?
- They are mostly harmless and not related to other syndromes
- They are only common in community settings
- They may indicate underlying medical conditions (correct)
- They are always a sign of frailty
What should clinicians consider when choosing assessments for falls in older adults?
What should clinicians consider when choosing assessments for falls in older adults?
- The clinical characteristics, setting, and resources available (correct)
- The cost and equipment availability only
- The location and time of the fall
- The age and gender of the older adult
What is the strong recommendation regarding the perspective of the older adult in falls risk assessment?
What is the strong recommendation regarding the perspective of the older adult in falls risk assessment?
- To only focus on the goals and priorities of the older adult
- Not to consider the older adult's perspective at all
- To ignore the attitudes to activities, independence, and risk
- To inquire about the perceptions, causes, future risk, and prevention of falls (correct)
What does the text recommend clinicians to consider regarding falls in older adults who live with frailty?
What does the text recommend clinicians to consider regarding falls in older adults who live with frailty?
What is emphasized as important for some individuals regarding the management of conditions associated with falls in older adults?
What is emphasized as important for some individuals regarding the management of conditions associated with falls in older adults?
What is recommended as part of a multifactorial falls risk assessment according to expert recommendation?
What is recommended as part of a multifactorial falls risk assessment according to expert recommendation?
What is the purpose of a structured assessment of gait by a trained clinician?
What is the purpose of a structured assessment of gait by a trained clinician?
Which tool is recommended for identifying drugs that increase the risk of falls in older adults?
Which tool is recommended for identifying drugs that increase the risk of falls in older adults?
Why is assessment of cognition included as part of a multifactorial falls risk assessment in older adults?
Why is assessment of cognition included as part of a multifactorial falls risk assessment in older adults?
What is the purpose of using a standardized instrument like the Falls Efficacy Scale International (FES-I) in community-dwelling older adults?
What is the purpose of using a standardized instrument like the Falls Efficacy Scale International (FES-I) in community-dwelling older adults?
Which initiative has listed potential fall risk increasing drugs (FRIDs)?
Which initiative has listed potential fall risk increasing drugs (FRIDs)?
What is the main focus of a medication review targeted to falls prevention?
What is the main focus of a medication review targeted to falls prevention?
What is the rationale for including concerns about falling as part of a comprehensive fall assessment?
What is the rationale for including concerns about falling as part of a comprehensive fall assessment?
What evidence supports the use of the Falls Efficacy Scale International (FES-I) and Short Falls Efficacy Scale International (Short FES-I) in older adults living in the community?
What evidence supports the use of the Falls Efficacy Scale International (FES-I) and Short Falls Efficacy Scale International (Short FES-I) in older adults living in the community?
What is the relationship between concerns about falling, fear of falling, and self-efficacy according to recent models?
What is the relationship between concerns about falling, fear of falling, and self-efficacy according to recent models?
What is the advantage of using the term 'concerns about falling' instead of 'fear of falling'?
What is the advantage of using the term 'concerns about falling' instead of 'fear of falling'?
What is recommended for clinicians regarding cardiovascular assessment as part of a multifactorial falls risk assessment?
What is recommended for clinicians regarding cardiovascular assessment as part of a multifactorial falls risk assessment?
What is recommended for further cardiovascular assessment in the absence of abnormalities on initial cardiovascular assessment?
What is recommended for further cardiovascular assessment in the absence of abnormalities on initial cardiovascular assessment?
What is the recommended referral for individuals suspected to have orthostatic hypotension that is not detected using traditional methods?
What is the recommended referral for individuals suspected to have orthostatic hypotension that is not detected using traditional methods?
What is the most common cause of orthostatic hypotension in older adults?
What is the most common cause of orthostatic hypotension in older adults?
When is short-term 24-48 hours cardiac rhythm monitoring indicated?
When is short-term 24-48 hours cardiac rhythm monitoring indicated?
What is the role of the vestibular system in relation to falls in older adults?
What is the role of the vestibular system in relation to falls in older adults?
What is recommended to identify cases of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo from non-cases in older adults?
What is recommended to identify cases of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo from non-cases in older adults?
What is recommended as part of a multifactorial falls risk assessment for older adults?
What is recommended as part of a multifactorial falls risk assessment for older adults?
What is the third most common chronic condition in older adults?
What is the third most common chronic condition in older adults?
What is a possible explanation for the association between hearing loss and falls in older adults?
What is a possible explanation for the association between hearing loss and falls in older adults?
What is the recommended approach to preventing falls in older adults with delirium, dementia, and cognitive impairment?
What is the recommended approach to preventing falls in older adults with delirium, dementia, and cognitive impairment?
Which sensory screening should not be limited to measurement of visual acuity only?
Which sensory screening should not be limited to measurement of visual acuity only?
What can help to differentiate between stress, urge, and mixed types of urinary incontinence?
What can help to differentiate between stress, urge, and mixed types of urinary incontinence?
What percentage of people aged 70 years or older have a visual acuity of less than $6/12$?
What percentage of people aged 70 years or older have a visual acuity of less than $6/12$?
What is a potential benefit of enhancing accessibility to hearing and visual assessments in LMIC?
What is a potential benefit of enhancing accessibility to hearing and visual assessments in LMIC?
Which multidomain strategies have been shown to reduce the risk of delirium?
Which multidomain strategies have been shown to reduce the risk of delirium?
What has been associated with a 1.2-fold increased risk of falls?
What has been associated with a 1.2-fold increased risk of falls?
What can help differentiate between stress, urge, and mixed types of urinary incontinence?
What can help differentiate between stress, urge, and mixed types of urinary incontinence?
