Comparing Sensitivity, Specificity, and Accuracy of Fall Risk Assessments in Community-Dwelling Older Adults.
Kworweinski LafontantAmber BlountJethro Raphael M SuarezDavid Hideyoshi FukudaJeffrey R StoutEvette M TrahanNichole R LighthallJoon-Hyuk ParkRui XieLadda ThiamwongPublished in: Clinical interventions in aging (2024)
The STEADI checklist appears to overcategorize individuals as high fall risk more frequently than direct assessments of postural sway and fear of falling. Further research is needed to examine potential improvements in accuracy when combining the STEADI checklist with direct assessments of postural sway and/or fear of falling.