The Survey of Activities and Fear of Falling in the Elderly (SAFE) was originally developed in English to determine the level of fear of falling and its interactions with activities of daily living. The purpose of this study was to translate and cross-culturally adapt the SAFE instrument into Turkish and investigate its psychometric properties.
Who can participate
Age range
60 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria
. age over 60 years old
. ability to read and write in Turkish
. score ≥24 on the Mini-Mental State Exam
. \>3 according to the Functional Ambulation Category (FAC)
. no pathology in visual ability and hearing
Exclusion criteria
. neurologist-diagnosed dementia or Alzheimer's disease
. ambulatory only with a wheelchair
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This study is about validating a Turkish version of a survey that measures fear of falling and activity levels in older adults — could taking this kind of survey help identify whether fear of falling is limiting my own daily activities or participation?
2Since this is a completed validation study rather than a treatment trial, would the results — like a Turkish-language fear-of-falling assessment tool — be something my care team could actually use now to evaluate my situation?
3Fear of falling can sometimes cause people to move less, which can itself increase fall risk — is assessing and addressing fear of falling something my doctor would recommend as part of my overall fall prevention plan?
4Since this study focused on activity and participation alongside fear, are there specific activities I should discuss with my doctor that might be safe for me to maintain or gradually return to, in order to reduce both my risk of falling and my fear of falling?
5Given that this was a survey validation study with no intervention tested, would my doctor recommend any existing programs or treatments for fear of falling and reduced activity that already have evidence behind them?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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The Survey of Activities and Fear of Falling in the Elderly