Predicting first fall in newly diagnosed Parkinson's disease: Insights from a fall-naïve cohort

Background Falls are common and associated with reduced independence and mortality in Parkinson's disease. Previous research has been conducted on falls-prevalent or advanced disease cohorts. Objective This study identifies risk factors for first fall for 36 months in a newly diagnosed, falls-naïve cohort. Methods A total of 121 consecutive Parkinson's disease patients were recruited. Falls data were collected prospectively during 36 months from...