Fall Risk
Rastreio educativo de fatores associados a quedas.
Purpose: Identificar fatores associados a quedas.
Interpretation: Risco aumentado sugere medidas preventivas e avaliação.
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Gait, balance, falls, strength and autonomy.
Clinical relevance
Preserved mobility reduces the risk of dependency, falls and loss of autonomy.
Signs and symptoms
- Recent falls.
- Fear of falling.
- Difficulty standing or walking.
- Increasing use of mobility support.
Related conditions
Fall risk
Sarcopenia
Frailty
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SARC-F
Rastreio inicial de perda de força e função muscular.
Purpose: Identificar sinais de perda muscular que impactam mobilidade.
Interpretation: Pontuação elevada sugere avaliação profissional.
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