Workshop 1: Quick Screen

The QuickScreen© clinical falls risk assessment is a multifactorial tool which was designed specifically for use in clinical settings. It consists of measures of the following important falls risk factors: previous falls, medication usage, vision, peripheral sensation, lower-limb strength, balance and co-ordination. It has been rigorously tested in a large sample of community-dwelling older people, where it was found to be a good predictor of faller status.

Additionally, the QuickScreen© measures exhibited good reliability, demonstrating low measurement error and a high ability to detect change in physical status over time. The assessment has been trialed with general practitioners, practice nurses and physiotherapists, where it was found to be a practical and useful tool for the care and management of older patients.