Citation

Bosscher RJ, Raymakers ER, Trompe EA, Smit JH. Tijdschr. Gerontol. Geriatr. 2005; 36(1): 5-10.

Vernacular Title

Angst om te vallen: psychometrische aspecten van Tinetti's Falls Efficacy Scale.

Affiliation

Faculteit der Bewegingswetenschappen, Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam. rbosscher@fbw.vu.nl

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Van Loghum Slaterus for the Nederlandse Vereniging Voor Gerontologie and the Nederlands Instituut Voor Gerontologie)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

15903091

Abstract

In this article we report on the psychometric characteristics of Tinetti's Falls Efficacy Scale. It appears that the scale is homogenous and has good internal consistency. Expected associations with age, gender, physical activity, chronic diseases and history of falls were confirmed. It is concluded that the scale is a reliable and valid instrument to measure fear of falling in performing everyday activities inside the house.