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Printed on 4/21/2026
For informational purposes only. This is not medical advice.
STRATIFY is a bedside inpatient fall-risk screening instrument based on five binary clinical factors, producing a total score from 0 to 5. It is used in hospital settings to quickly identify patients who may benefit from intensified fall-prevention interventions.
Formula: STRATIFY total = sum of 5 binary fall-risk items (range 0-5).
STRATIFY is a widely cited inpatient falls screening tool with variable external validation performance.
Higher STRATIFY totals indicate greater inpatient fall-risk signal and need for prevention measures.
Use during hospital admission and ongoing inpatient reassessment to flag high-risk patients.
Prediction performance varies by unit type and population; local validation and protocol adaptation are important.
For related assessments, see Morse Fall Scale, Tinetti POMA and Berg Balance Scale.
Disclaimer: This tool is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with questions about your health.
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