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Falls Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT)
Summary
What it measures:
The 4-item Falls Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT) is a popular, moderately predictive, reliable and brief method of screening fall risk in subacute and residential aged care (Stapleton et al, 2009).
Target Population:
Subacute and residential older adults at risk for falls
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Date: October 1, 2014
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: Test & Measure
Paul Mintken, PT, Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist
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