Table 3 Scoring distribution and data completeness of Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I)
Item | Activity | Mean (SD) n = 101 | Missing or invalid responses |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Cleaning the house | 2.0 (1.1) | 2 |
2 | Getting dressed or undressed | 1.5 (0.8) | 1 |
3 | Preparing simple meals | 1.4 (0.8) | 2 |
4 | Taking a bath or shower | 1.6 (1.0) | - |
5 | Going to the shop | 1.7 (1.1) | 1 |
6 | Getting in or out of a chair | 1.7 (0.8) | 2 |
7 | Going up or down stairs | 2.0 (1.0) | 1 |
8 | Walking around in the neighbourhood | 1.7 (0.9) | - |
9 | Reaching for something above your head or on the ground | 2.0 (1.0) | 1 |
10 | Going to answer the telephone before it stops ringing | 1.7 (0.9) | 2 |
11 | Walking on a slippery surface | 2.7 (1.0) | - |
12 | Visiting a friend or relative | 1.7 (0.9) | 1 |
13 | Walking in a place with crowds | 1.9 (1.0) | - |
14 | Walking on an uneven surface | 2.3 (1.1) | 1 |
15 | Walking up or down a slope | 2.3 (1.1) | - |
16 | Going out to a social event | 1.7 (0.9) | - |