Multi-factorial Assessment

This should be performed by a health care professional with appropriate skills and experience.
(NICE Clinical Guidelines 21, 2004)

The assessment may include the following:

a. Medical Examination 

b. Identification of Falls History 

c. Assessment of gait, balance, joint range of movement, and muscle strength

d. Footwear examination /check 

e. Assessment of osteoporosis risk 

f. Assessment of the person’s perceived functional ability 

g. Fear of falling 

h. Assessment of visual impairment 

i. Assessment of hearing 

j. Assessment of cognitive impairment

k. Assessment of continence 

l. Assessment of home hazards 

m. Medication review 

n. Review alcohol intake 

o.Nutrition / Dehydration