Published January 1, 2019 | Version v1
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The Turkish version of the Modified Falls Efficacy Scale: reliability and validity from the view point of balance

  • 1. Pamukkale Univ, Sch Physiotherapy & Rehabil, Denizli, Turkey
  • 2. Mustafa Kemal Univ, Dept Physiotherapy & Rehabil, Fac Hlth Sci, Antakya, Turkey
  • 3. Pamukkale Univ, Fac Med, Dept Biostat, Denizli, Turkey

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Background/aim: The factors associated with fall-related self-efficacy should be addressed, especially in the elderly. The Modified Falls Efficacy Scale (MFES) is a simple instrument with good scaling properties and reliability. The aim of the present study was to determine the reliability and the validity of the Turkish version of the MFES from the viewpoint of balance.

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