Fall Risk Screen

The Fall Risk Screen tool implements a structured screening workflow to estimate the likelihood of a future fall for individuals at risk. It is designed for use by clinicians, home health workers, caregivers, and older adults. The system standardizes data capture across domains including demographics, medical history, medications, dizziness, and mobility indicators, enabling consistent assessments in clinics, at home, or in care facilities. It outputs a scored risk and clear next steps.

Conceptually, inputs feed into a transparent scoring model. Each factor contributes a weight: age, prior falls, gait speed, use of an assistive device, dizziness, cognitive impairment, and comorbidities. The tool computes a total risk score and assigns a category (Low, Moderate, High). It allows exporting a formatted report for care planning.

Unique value lies in its balance of simplicity and clinical relevance. It does not require external datasets; it can be deployed offline or integrated with electronic health records. It supports localization of questions, multiple languages, and rapid revisits for monitoring. Use cases include primary care screenings, home safety assessments, and elderly residence programs.

Core features include multi-field data capture, a validated heuristic scoring system, automatic risk categorization, and exportable outputs. Optional enhancements include optional gait measures, integration hooks, and privacy-preserving data handling. The tool aims to streamline preventive action planning, such as balance training referrals, environmental modifications, and medication reviews.