Streamlining assessment and intervention in a falls clinic using the Timed Up and Go Test and Physiological Profile Assessments
Age and Ageing2005Vol. 34(6), pp. 567–571
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Abstract
The TUGT and a simple test of cognition can be used to streamline referrals in a high-risk population, allowing for more efficient use of available resources in clinical practice. A subsequent PPA provides quantification of risk and direction for tailored intervention.
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