User's Manual

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In the Assess Fall Risk page, users first need to answer 5 questions about the health conditions of the
person being tested. The questions and rules of scores are as follows. These details can also be found in
the App by tapping the information icon next to each question.
1: History of falling in the last 3 months:
• 25: if the patient has immediate history of falls within the past 3 months.
• 0: Otherwise.
2: Secondary diagnosis:
• 15: If two or more medical diagnoses are listed on the patient’s record that may increase risk
for falls, considering factors such as illness/medication timing and side effects such as dizziness,
frequent urination, unsteadiness.
• 0: Otherwise.
3: Ambulatory aid:
• 0: If the patient walks without a walking aid (even if assisted by a nurse), uses a wheelchair, or
is on bed rest and does not get out of bed at all.
• 15: If the patient uses crutches, a cane, or a walker.