Letter reports significant fall risk assessment in elderly using the ICOPE tool, suggesting improved prevention strategies.
Key Points The domains of physical ability and hearing in the ICOPE screening tool are significantly associated with the risk of falls in the elderly. 85.8% of the participants in elderly care services were identified as being at high risk of falling. The internal capacity (IC) assessment offers a much more comprehensive multi‐dimensional perspective for fall prevention compared to the assessment of frailty.
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