| Summary: | Objective To compare the evaluation between the Chinese version of the POMA test and Morse Fall scale in fall-related fractures risk assessment among the elderly. Methods Totally 120 patients aged from 60 to 85 years were randomly divided into two groups: test group and control group. The test group was tested with Chinese version POMA scale, and the control group was tested with Morse scale. All the subjects were followed up within the specified time after the first assessment, and the two methods were recorded respectively. The incidence rates of falls and of fractures during the intervention were compared between two groups. Results The reliability and validity of Chinese version POMA were effective. After the intervention, the incidence of falls and fractures in the test group were significantly lower than those in the control group, with a significant difference(P＜0. 05). Conclusion The reliability and validity of Chinese version POMA can effectively predict the risk of fall and fall-related fractures in the elderly, and application of targeted interventions are effective to reduce the risk of falls and fractures in elderly patients.
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