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History of Falling
Uses Assistive Device to Walk
Uses Cane as Assistive Device to Walk
Uses Walker as Assistive Device to Walk
Uses Crutches as Assistive Device to Walk
Uses Wheelchair as Assistive Device to Walk
Uses Motorized Cart as Assistive Device to Walk
Uses Other Device as Assistive Device to Walk
Has Fallen Within Last 2 Years
Number of Times Fallen in Last 2 Years
Activity at Time of Most Serious Fall
Fell Because Legs Gave Way
Fell Because Dizzy
Fell Because Light-Headed
Fell Because Weak
Fell Because Passed Out
Fell Because Lost Balance
Fell Because of Paralysis/Weakness
Fell Because of Quick Movement
Fell Because Tripped/Stumbled
Fell Because Slipped
Fell Because Missed Seat
Fell Because Was Bumped/Pushed
Fell Because Slid Off Surface
Fell Because Bumped Into Object
Fell Because Furniture/Equipment Broke
Fell Because of Other Reason
Uncertain of Reason for Fall
Where Fall Occurred
Environmental Factors Contributed to Fall
Icy Surface Contributed to Fall
Slippery/Wet Surface Contributed to Fall
Uneven Surface Contributed to Fall
Objects on Surface Contributed to Fall
Unchanging Surface Color Contributed to Fall
Rug Contributed to Fall
Unequal Height Steps Contributed to Fall
Darkness/Dimness Contributed to Fall
Glare From Lights or Sun Contributed to Fall
Breakage of Furniture/Railing/Stairs Contributed
Slippery Stockings/Socks Contributed to Fall
Being Bumped Into Contributed to Fall
New Eyeglasses Contributed to Fall
Other Reason Contributed to Fall
Uncertain Reason Contributed to Fall
Has Anything Been Changed to Prevent Reoccurrence
Was Help Needed to Get up After Fall
Was Participant Injured
Was a Physician Seen for Injury
Did Participant go to Emergency Room
Was Participant Hospitalized
is Recovery From Injury Complete
How Many Days it Took to Recover Completely
Type of Most Serious Injury From Fall
Location of Most Serious Injury From Fall
Was More Than One Area of Body Injured
Type of Second Most Serious Injury From Fall
Location of Second Most Serious Injury From Fall
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