Downton Fall Risk Index

Assessment of Fall Risk in Elderly Patients

The Downton Index is a tool used to assess the risk of falls in elderly patients. Select the options that apply to the patient:

Reference: Oliver, D., Britton, M., Seed, P., & Martin, F. C. (1997). Development and evaluation of the Downton Index for fall risk assessment in elderly patients. Age and Ageing, 26(4), 261-266.