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Fret: Validity Of A Fall Risk Evaluation Tool For Individuals With Acquired Brain Injuries, Desiree Shaver, Colon Mikaela, Irene Leung, Melanie Shea
Fret: Validity Of A Fall Risk Evaluation Tool For Individuals With Acquired Brain Injuries, Desiree Shaver, Colon Mikaela, Irene Leung, Melanie Shea
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Objective: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the predictive validity of the Fall Risk Evaluation Tool (FRET) for individuals with acquired brain injuries (ABIs).
Methods: Ten participants were included for the study. Inclusion criteria for participants included: age 18 and older, English speaking, 6-months post ABI, ambulatory with or without an assistive device, and uses a wheelchair less than 25% of the day. Exclusion criteria for participants included: global confusion and degenerative neurological conditions. Following the administration of the FRET, participants recorded falls that occurred over the following 3-month study period.
Results: Data was analyzed using the Pearson’s …