articleAge and AgeingOct 11, 2007BRONZE OA

The Short FES-I: a shortened version of the falls efficacy scale-international to assess fear of falling

GIGertrudis I. J. M. KempenLYLucy YardleyJCJolanda C. M. van HaastregtGAG. A. Rixt ZijlstraNBNina Beyer

Maastricht University · University of Southampton · +6 more institutions

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Abstract

Background

the 16-item Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I) has been shown to have excellent reliability and construct validity. However, for practical and clinical purposes, a shortened version of the FES-I would be useful.

Objective

to develop and validate a shortened version of FES-I while preserving good psychometric properties.

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Topics & keywords

Topics
Keywords
  • Fear of falling
  • Medicine
  • Falling (accident)
  • Construct validity
  • Reliability (semiconductor)
  • Scale (ratio)
  • Physical medicine and rehabilitation
  • Physical therapy
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Reduced inequalities
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