Functional Evaluation Tests as Prognostic Factors of Falls in Elderly Patients

Materials and Methods: a) Initial phase (n=247): transverse observational study. Inclusion criteria: patients >80 years old living alone and/or with a relative of similar age; b) Final phase (n=90): prospective cohort study of the previously enrolled patients. Variables analyzed included demographics; clinical characteristics and results of timed up and go (TUG) (mobility assessment) and Lobo (cognitive assessment) tests; Lawton-Brody Instrumental Activities of Daily Living scale and Barthel index (basic activities).