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2/3 of patients with cognitive impairment rate their risk of falling incorrectly.

What is it about?

Persons with cognitive impairment have problems to make correct decisions. We have analysed for the first time whether this has concequences for their risk of falling comparing their objective risk as measured by established methods and their subjective evaluation. Interestingly cognitive impairment had a limited influence while psychological issues such as fear of falling were more important for a mismatch.

Why is it important?

To find out whether subjective and objective rating of own risk of falling match in persons with cognitive impairment is important, as a mismatch may explain the very high risk of falling in these persons. Based on such knowledge tailored interventions can be developped to help reduce this risk.

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