The total score may be used to predict future falls, but it is more important to identify risk factors using the scale and then plan care to address those risk factors. Reference: Adapted from Morse ...

Background Falls guidelines were updated for the hospice in 2022 with risk assessment currently based on the Morse Falls Scale and NICE quality standards on falls. New Assessment frameworks were also ...

Outcome measures The Fall Risk Perception Questionnaire and the Morse Fall Scale (MFS) were used to measure patients’ self-perceived risk of falls and nurses’ assessment. Other risk factors of falls ...