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The Falls Efficacy Scale International (FES-I) and the Short Falls Efficacy Scale International (Short FES-I) are measures of \u201cfear of falling\u201d or, more properly, \u201cconcerns about falling\u201d, which are suitable for use in research and clinical practice, as recommended by the World Falls Guidelines.<\/p>\n
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We have published a systematic review and meta-analysis of the measurement properties of four FES-I variants.<\/p>\n
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FES-I and Short FES-I have been translated from the original English into many other languages (see below). FES-I and Short FES-I are available free of charge for use by researchers and clinicians providing they are appropriately referenced.<\/p>\n
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FES-I was developed as part of the Prevention of Falls Network Europe (ProFaNE) project from 2003 to 2006, following an intensive review of fear of falling, self-efficacy and balance confidence questionnaires.<\/p>\n
Members of the ProFaNE team led by Chris Todd, Gertrudis Kempen and Lucy Yardley, developed the 16 item FES-I, which has proven to be a useful instrument for researchers and clinicians interested in fear of falling.<\/p>\n
The Short FES-I was then developed by the team to allow the tool to be more applicable in clinical practice and to provide a shorter version for research. Short FES-I comprises seven questions.<\/p>\n
The FES-I and Short FES-I have been demonstrated to have good reliability and validity, and have been validated for use in older adults with cognitive impairment [4].<\/p>\n
FES-I and Short FES-I are available to download below in a number of language versions along with instructions for use. Also featured are relevant publications to support the use of FES-I and Short FES-I.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion admin_label=”Accordion 1″ _builder_version=”3.17.6″][et_pb_accordion_item title=”How do I use FES-I or Short FES-I?” open=”on” _builder_version=”3.0.106″ title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em” body_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” body_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” body_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em”] The FES-I and Short-FES-I translations available on this site are free to download and use. FES-I and Short FES-I can be administered as self-completion questionnaires, or administered verbally as part of a research interview or clinical assessment. When completing the questionnaire, participants should follow the instructions at the top of the FES-I or Short FES-I document, ticking the relevant answer box for each question. It is important to stress that respondents should complete all items. We have created some notes for interviewers (and translators) as to what questions are intended to mean which should be read prior to use. Please let us know you are using FES-I or Short FES-I by emailing us at fes-i@manchester.ac.uk<\/a> See section Notes for translators and interviewers. [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Scoring FES-I and Short FES-I” open=”off” _builder_version=”3.0.106″ title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em” body_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” body_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” body_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em”] To calculate the FES-I or Short FES-I score when all items are completed, simply add the scores for each item together to give a total that ranges as follows:<\/p>\n If responses are missing on more than four items on FES-I (i.e.\u22655), or more than two items (i.e.\u22653) for Short-FES-I then the questionnaire scores cannot be used. If responses are missing on four or less for FES-I, or 2 or less on Short FES-I then it is possible to calculate a FES-I\/Short FES-I score. To do this first calculate the total score of the items which have been completed. Divide that score by the number of items completed and then multiply by 16 (FES-I) or 7 (Short FES-I). The new total score should be rounded up to the nearest whole number to give the score for an individual. For example, if scores on Short FES-I were: Item 1=2 Item 2=3 Item 3=missing Item 4=3 Item 5=2 Item 6=4 Item 7=missing Then 2+3+3+2+4=14\/5 = 2.8×7= 19.6 which is rounded up to 20. [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Are there cut points for scores?” open=”off” _builder_version=”3.0.106″ title_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” title_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em” body_text_shadow_horizontal_length=”0em” body_text_shadow_vertical_length=”0em” body_text_shadow_blur_strength=”0em”] Delbaere and colleagues established cut-points<\/a> for low, moderate and high concern about falling. We advise that you read the paper before using these cut points.<\/p>\n\n
Scoring with missing items<\/h3>\n